Art21 will honor artists Paul Pfeiffer and Charles Gaines at its 2026 Spring Gala on April 14, alongside a tribute to philanthropist Agnes Gund. The event, held at Tribeca Rooftop, features a live auction of exclusive experiences and a marching band procession, and serves as the centerpiece of the organization's year-long 25th-anniversary celebration.
The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (Aipad) has opened the 45th edition of The Photography Show at New York's Park Avenue Armory. The fair features around 65 exhibitors in its main section, with a new Focal Point sector highlighting 13 solo presentations by boundary-pushing artists. Returning participants include major New York photography galleries, alongside first-time exhibitors and galleries returning after an absence.
Untitled Art, the contemporary art fair, is returning to Houston for its second edition this October. To kick off plans, the fair has commissioned two artist projects that will be unveiled at the city's 39th annual Art Car Parade.
20e édition des Journées Marteau
The 20th edition of the Journées Marteau (Hammer Days) will take place from May 26 to 31, 2026, across Paris and France. Organized by the Symev, the event invites the public to discover how auctions work and to have objects, jewelry, and artworks appraised. For this anniversary edition, auctioneers are highlighting the color red through a curated selection of lots, while workshops, conferences, and meetings will illuminate the mechanisms of the art market.
The Hotel Art Fair is returning to Bangkok from June 5-7, 2026, after a two-year hiatus. This edition will be held at the Kromo Bangkok hotel, a Hilton-affiliated property, where hotel rooms, cabinets, and beds will be transformed into temporary gallery spaces for displaying and selling art.
Miart, Milan's international modern and contemporary art fair, is marking its 30th anniversary with significant changes for its 2026 edition. The fair is moving to a new venue, the South Wing at Allianz MiCo designed by Mario Bellini Architects, and adopting a more compact, three-floor layout designed to foster cross-presentation and dialogue. It has also announced a new theme, "New Directions," inspired by the jazz legacies of John Coltrane and Miles Davis, and a fresh graphic identity from design studio Leftloft.
The Milan art fair Miart is marking its 30th anniversary with significant changes for its 2026 edition. The fair is moving to a new venue, the South Wing at Allianz MiCo, designed by Mario Bellini Architects, and will feature a more compact, three-floor layout designed to foster cross-presentation. It has also announced a new theme, "New Directions," inspired by the jazz legacies of John Coltrane and Miles Davis, and will include 160 galleries from 24 countries.