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museum exhibitions schedule May 1, 2026 visibility 4 link 5 artists

"Consequences of being" at The FLAG Art Foundation by Daniel Belasco

Deborah Roberts presents her newest body of work in the exhibition "Consequences of being" at The FLAG Art Foundation, featuring eight canvases and nine mixed-media works on paper that blend collage, painting, and drawing. The works explore the postcolonial landscape of Europe and Africa, using fragmented imagery of Black children against stark-white backgrounds to address themes of colonialism, commerce, and identity. Key pieces include "Have a seat, this may take a while" (2025), which incorporates miniature sailing ships and a collaged tiara from Queen Elizabeth II, and "Hands in the air," which critiques racist packaging from a German ice cream company. The exhibition also includes a series of eight collages titled "Many thousands gone" and a sculptural edition, "Zuri," a ceramic bust with metallic glaze.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 30, 2026 visibility 4 link 16 artists

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Announces First Exhibitions Curated by George Lucas

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, set to open on September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles's Exposition Park, has announced its inaugural exhibition schedule curated by George Lucas. The museum will showcase a wide range of narrative art, from Americana works by Thomas Hart Benton and Norman Rockwell to documentary photography by Gordon Parks, Dorothea Lange, and Robert Capa, as well as public murals by Diego Rivera and Judith F. Baca. The collection also includes production designs, props, and costumes from the Lucas Archives, alongside illustrations by Frank Frazetta, Maxfield Parrish, and N.C. Wyeth, children's literature art by Beatrix Potter and Jacob Lawrence, and comics and manga by Jack Kirby, Alison Bechdel, and Mœbius.

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Sotheby's May Marquee Sales unveiled | Led by Rothko's $70 - 100M Canvas

Sotheby's has unveiled its May marquee sales, headlined by Mark Rothko's monumental painting "Brown and Blacks in Reds" (1957), estimated at $70–100 million. The sales open with a dedicated auction of works from dealer and collector Robert Mnuchin, followed by The Now & Contemporary Art Evening Auction on May 14, led by a Jean-Michel Basquiat painting valued at over $45 million. Additional highlights include works from the collections of Jean and Terry de Gunzburg, Jennifer Gilbert, and David and Shoshanna Wingate, alongside a Modern Evening Auction on May 19 featuring Pablo Picasso's "Arlequin (Buste)" (est. over $40 million) and Vincent van Gogh's "La Moisson en Provence" (est. $25–35 million).

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 28, 2026 visibility 11 link 4 artists

Robert Longo: Angels of the Maelstrom | Pace Gallery | Art in Tokyo

Robert Longo, the New York-based artist known for monumental charcoal drawings, returns to Japan after thirty years with the solo exhibition 'Angels of the Maelstrom' at Pace Gallery Tokyo, on view until June 17. The show presents recent drawings and sculptures that juxtapose allegorical images of crashing waves, whales, tigers, and peonies with portraits of 20th-century American icons, centered on a large-scale depiction of Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani titled *Untitled (American Samurai)*, which Longo frames as a symbol of cultural convergence.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 25, 2026 visibility 5 link 5 artists

Caravaggio ‘Baroque Masterpieces’ on view in Charlotte

An exhibition titled 'Caravaggio | Revolution: Baroque Masterpieces from the Roberto Longhi Foundation' opens to the public on April 26 at Mint Museum Uptown in Charlotte, North Carolina. The show centers on Caravaggio's painting 'Boy Bitten by a Lizard' and includes 40 other works by leading Baroque masters from the Roberto Longhi Foundation. A section of the exhibition also explores Caravaggio's influence on modern visual storytelling through music videos, films, and photography, featuring works by artists such as David LaChapelle and Tom Hunter. Opening weekend includes a talk by Professor Cristina Acidini, president of the Roberto Longhi Foundation.

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Nam June Paik's 'TV Portrait' Goes on Sale at Seoul Auction

Seoul Auction is holding its 191st art auction on April 28th at its Gangnam Center, featuring 141 works of modern, contemporary, and antique art with a combined low estimate of approximately 8.8 billion won. The highlight is Nam June Paik's 1997 video portrait installation 'Helen Kim,' estimated between 150-300 million won, alongside significant works by Lee Bae, Lee Ufan, Yoo Youngkuk, and Chang Ucchin.

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trending_up market schedule Apr 12, 2026 visibility 9 link 1 artist

India Modern Art Boom Spreads Through Spring Auctions

The Indian modern art market has reached a significant milestone as a 19th-century oil painting by Raja Ravi Varma sold for nearly $18 million at auction. The sale of 'Yashoda and Krishna' reportedly involved high-profile Indian tycoons from the pharmaceutical and consumer industries acting as both buyers and sellers, signaling a robust domestic appetite for blue-chip Indian masterpieces.

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 7 link 8 artists

Local artists take over two SF neighborhoods

The San Francisco neighborhoods of the Marina and West Portal are set to host "The Art of Place," a three-month exhibition featuring 24 local artists. Organized by Ingleside Gallery founder Shrey Purohit in partnership with the BarbCo real estate group, the fair will showcase cityscapes, sculptures, and photography across two commercial offices starting April 17. The initiative aims to integrate art into everyday community spaces, featuring works by artists like Sarah Horowitz and Rhonel Roberts that capture the unique geometry and secret views of the city.

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Raja Ravi Varma Becomes The Highest Value Modern Indian Artwork At Auction

Raja Ravi Varma’s 1890s masterpiece "Yashoda and Krishna" has set a new record for the most expensive Indian artwork ever sold at auction. During Saffronart’s Spring Live Auction, the painting fetched Rs 167.2 crore (approximately $18 million), far exceeding its pre-sale estimate of Rs 80–120 crore. The work was acquired by billionaire Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla, chairman of the Serum Institute of India, who has pledged to make the national treasure available for periodic public viewing.

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article local schedule Mar 5, 2026 visibility 6 link 1 artist

Hounslow Council announces new art prize

Hounslow Council has launched The Hogarth Prize, a new art competition inviting artists of all levels to submit wall-based works for an exhibition at Hogarth’s House. The winner will receive a £3,000 cash prize and a six-week solo exhibition at the historic venue in 2027. A selection panel including artists Robyn Graham, Hero Johnson, and Steven King will shortlist 80 works for an initial group show scheduled for July 2025.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 2, 2026 visibility 8 link 12 artists

'Discovering Ansel Adams' highlights 36 exhibitions on display at Southwest Florida museums in March

Southwest Florida’s museum landscape is featuring a robust schedule this March, with 36 exhibitions on display across institutions from Sarasota to Naples. Key highlights include the Sarasota Art Museum’s centennial celebration of Art Deco through 100 rare posters from the Crouse Collection, alongside contemporary showcases such as Selina Román’s photographic explorations of the human form and Molly Hatch’s massive site-specific ceramic installation, "Amalgam."

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article news schedule Feb 27, 2026 visibility 6 link 1 artist

New national art prize launched – The Hogarth Prize

Hounslow Council, in partnership with arts agency Parker Harris, has launched the Hogarth Prize, a new national art award based at Hogarth’s House in Chiswick. The competition is open to UK-based artists of all career stages working in any wall-hanging medium, with a judging panel featuring artists Robyn Graham, Hero Johnson, and Steven King. The winner will receive a £3,000 cash prize and a solo exhibition at the historic site in 2027.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 26, 2026 visibility 6 link 8 artists

Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III: A $100,000 Artist Proof Exhibition

Curator Donny Caltrider recently concluded "Magic: The Gathering in Miniature III" at Gallery Nucleus in Los Angeles, a specialized exhibition featuring 333 artist proof cards. The show brought together original sketches, inks, and paintings from 111 global artists associated with the iconic trading card game. Marking the third iteration of this series, the event saw record-breaking attendance and a significant commercial reception, with over 70% of the works sold during its two-week run.

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trending_up market schedule Feb 25, 2026 visibility 10 link 9 artists

LAMA: Post War & Contemporary Art featuring the Collection of Roberta & Fletcher Benton

Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) held a Post-War & Contemporary Art sale featuring the private collection of Roberta and Fletcher Benton. The auction, hosted in partnership with Artsy, showcased 121 lots including significant works by California-centric artists such as John Mason, Claire Falkenstein, Peter Alexander, and Mel Ramos. Notable items included Bernar Venet’s steel sculptures, Judy Kensley McKie’s design pieces, and a series of artist-made jewelry by figures like Sonia Delaunay and Billy Al Bengston.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 25, 2026 visibility 7 link 15 artists

Venice Biennale curatorial team reveal how they are bringing the late Koyo Kouoh's vision to life

The curatorial team for the 61st Venice Biennale has unveiled the details for the 2026 exhibition, titled "In Minor Keys." The project follows the vision of the late Koyo Kouoh, the first African woman appointed to curate the Biennale, who passed away in May 2024. The exhibition will feature 111 artists and collectives, with a significant focus on the Global South and themes such as Shrines, Schools, and the Creole Garden. The team emphasized that the show is designed as a "collective score" rather than a traditional commentary on world events, prioritizing spiritual rest and radical social connection.

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trending_up market schedule Feb 3, 2026 visibility 8 link 14 artists

Saudi painter Safeya Binzagr outshines Picasso at Sotheby’s second sale in Diriyah

Sotheby's second auction in Saudi Arabia, 'Origins II,' concluded with strong results, achieving a hammer total of $15.4 million and an 89% sell-through rate. The sale demonstrated robust demand for regional artists, particularly Arab Modernists, while some high-profile Western works were withdrawn or failed to sell. The standout lot was a 1968 painting by the late Saudi pioneer Safeya Binzagr, titled 'Coffee Shop in Madina Road,' which sold for $1.1 million, significantly outperforming a Picasso work in the same sale.

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article news schedule Jan 7, 2026 visibility 5 link 2 artists

Suspects in Brazil Matisse heist arrested, but alleged thief nicknamed ‘Gargamel’ remains at large

Brazilian police have arrested three suspects in connection with the December 7 theft of 13 works by Henri Matisse and Candido Portinari from the Biblioteca Mário de Andrade in São Paulo. The stolen artworks remain missing. One suspect remains at large: Gabriel Pereira Rodrigues de Mello, nicknamed “Gargamel” and “Capybara”, who had prior robbery convictions overturned earlier this year. The heist involved two armed men who subdued a guard and visitors before removing the works from a glass display case and escaping via a getaway van.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 14, 2025 visibility 4 link 5 artists

St. Peterburg Museum of Art showcases Caravaggio masterpieces

The St. Petersburg Museum of Art in Florida is hosting "In Caravaggio's Light: Baroque Masterpieces from the Fondazione Roberto Longhi," the first U.S. exhibition of 40 Baroque paintings from the private collection of art historian Roberto Longhi. The centerpiece is Caravaggio's "Boy Bitten by a Lizard," one of two Caravaggio works in the show, which runs until March 22. Curator Dr. Stanton Thomas notes the exhibition is designed to evoke a cinematic, dramatic experience of light and emotion.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 4, 2025 visibility 6 link 5 artists

Who let the dogs out? Beeple unleashes uncanny robot canines at Art Basel Miami Beach

Digital artist Mike Winkelmann, known as Beeple, is presenting a new installation titled *Regular Animals* (2025) at Art Basel Miami Beach's Zero 10 digital art section. The work features robotic canines with hyper-realistic heads resembling tech billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, as well as historical figures Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol, and Beeple himself. Each robot costs $100,000 (in an edition of two plus one artist's proof), and all were sold during the VIP preview, except the Bezos piece. The robots excrete certificates of authenticity that include QR codes for purchasing accompanying NFTs, and they continuously photograph their surroundings, with images reinterpreted in the style of each dog's humanoid counterpart.

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trending_up market schedule Dec 2, 2025 visibility 1 link 2 artists

20th Century: Hong Kong to New York

Christie’s held a groundbreaking two-city auction, "20th Century: Hong Kong to New York," on 2 December 2020, achieving USD $119.3 million (HKD $920.4 million). The sale connected two major art hubs, selling 90% by lot and 97% by value, and opened Christie’s Marquee Week in New York. The auction featured works by artists including Pablo Picasso and Joan Mitchell, and the house is now inviting consignments for its 2021 auctions.

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trending_up market schedule Nov 18, 2025 visibility 5 link 15 artists

Impressionist and Modern Works on Paper & Impressionist and Modern Art Day Sale Achieve $56.5 Million - Christie's

Christie's New York held back-to-back Day Sales on November 18, 2025, featuring Impressionist and Modern Works on Paper in the morning and Impressionist and Modern Art Day Sale in the afternoon. The two sales achieved a combined total of $56.5 million, with top lots including Edgar Degas's *Danseuses sur la scène* ($1.14 million), Childe Hassam's *The Flower Seller* ($2.15 million), and Robert Delaunay's *Portrait de Jean Metzinger* ($2.03 million). The sales drew from notable collections such as those of Robert F. and Patricia G. Ross Weis, Carol and Terry Wall, and Arnold and Joan Saltzman, with strong bidding across American, Latin American, and European artists.

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museum exhibitions schedule Oct 30, 2025 visibility 6 link 5 artists

Comment | Exhibitions comparing artists can be problematic, but the Barbican brings Giacometti, Bhabha and Hatoum together with perfect judgement

The Barbican in London has opened two new exhibition spaces in a redesigned former restaurant, showcasing the work of Alberto Giacometti alongside contemporary artists Huma Bhabha and Mona Hatoum. Curated by Shanay Jhaveri and Émilie Bouvard, the shows pair Giacometti's sculptures with Bhabha's and Hatoum's works, drawing formal and thematic connections without forcing comparisons. The exhibitions highlight shared preoccupations with the human body, vulnerability, and resilience, while allowing each artist's distinct approach—Giacometti's figuration versus Hatoum's found-object manipulation—to remain clear.

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article culture schedule Oct 17, 2025 visibility 4 link 1 artist

We All Know Grandma Moses, Right? But Not Fully, It Seems

A New York Times article reexamines the life and legacy of the beloved American folk artist Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses), suggesting that the public's understanding of her is incomplete. It delves into lesser-known aspects of her biography and artistic practice, challenging the simplistic, sentimental image often associated with her work.

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trending_up market schedule Sep 27, 2025 visibility 1 link 3 artists

Christie's Hong Kong 20th/21st Century Autumn Sales Total: HK$817M / US$106M - Christie's

Christie's Hong Kong held its 20th/21st Century Autumn Auctions on September 26-27, 2025, achieving a total of HK$817 million (US$106 million), the highest value auctions in the Asia market this season. The sales saw a 96% sell-through rate by lot and a hammer price 121% above the low estimate, with collectors from 32 countries participating. The top lot was Picasso's 'Buste de femme', which sold for HK$196.75 million (US$25.4 million), breaking the Asia auction record for the artist. New buyers increased versus last year, with 20% of all buyers being new, over half of whom were Millennials.

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museum exhibitions schedule Sep 14, 2025 visibility 2 link 2 artists

Art’s New Season Offers Rauschenberg and More Headliner Shows for Fall

The New York Times reports on the upcoming fall art season, highlighting major museum exhibitions headlined by Robert Rauschenberg and other prominent artists. The article previews a slate of high-profile shows scheduled across leading institutions, signaling a robust return to large-scale programming after quieter periods.

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trending_up market schedule Sep 4, 2025 visibility 7 link 13 artists

‘Unicorn’ collection, expected to fetch $180m, comes to Christie's

The Weis family, secretive mega-collectors behind the supermarket chain Weis Markets, are selling 80 artworks from their private collection at Christie's in November. The collection, assembled over nearly seven decades by the late Robert F. Weis and his wife Patricia G. Ross, includes major works by Pablo Picasso, Mark Rothko, Max Ernst, and Henri Matisse, and is expected to fetch over $180 million. Christie's secured the sale by offering an advance of nearly $200 million, reflecting strong confidence in the trove.

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museum exhibitions schedule Sep 1, 2025 visibility 4 link 12 artists

With its 36th edition, Bienal de São Paulo seeks to ‘exhibit silence’

The 36th Bienal de São Paulo, titled *Not All Travellers Walk Roads—Of Humanity as Practice*, takes its name from a poem by Afro-Brazilian writer Conceição Evaristo. Chief curator Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung, alongside curators Alya Sebti, Keyna Eleison, Anna Roberta Goetz, and Thiago de Paula Souza, has organized an edition featuring 125 artists, 28 of whom are Brazilian. The biennial includes a new performance program called Tributaries, created with the cultural center Casa do Povo, and debuts on September 5, 2025, with the public run from September 6, 2025 to January 11, 2026.

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The ‘Art of the Sixties’ exhibition opens with reception at Inkfish Gallery on Friday, Sept. 5

Inkfish Gallery in Des Moines, Washington, will open an exhibition titled 'Art of the Sixties' on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The show, curated by George C. Scott of Inkfish Foundation and Fred Andrews of Des Moines Legacy Foundation with funding from 4Culture of King County, features works from the 1960s encompassing Pop Art, Op Art, Minimalism, Conceptual Art, Hot Rod Art, and Psychedelic Art. Artists highlighted include Andy Warhol, Peter Max, Margaret Keane, Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth, Robert Crumb, and Roy Lichtenstein.

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trending_up market schedule Aug 30, 2025 visibility 3 link 9 artists

The Collection of Robert F. and Patricia G. Ross Weis

The collection of Robert F. and Patricia G. Ross Weis, assembled over more than 50 years, will be offered at Christie’s 20th and 21st Century Art auctions in New York this November. The collection features major works by modern masters including Rothko, Picasso, Matisse, Mondrian, and Miró, reflecting the couple’s intellectual rigor and shared passion for modernism.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 7, 2025 visibility 3 link 5 artists

Marius Frank paints soul of the lake in first solo show

Marius Frank Ajuma opened his first solo exhibition, titled "Janam," at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi on August 4, 2025. The show explores life around Lake Victoria, where the artist grew up, featuring vibrant acrylic paintings that depict fishermen, beaches, and the cultural identity of the lake's communities. Ajuma's path to this milestone included training at Mwangaza Art School, a degree in microprocessor technology, a stint in music, and mentorship under artist Patrick Mukabi.

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