Guggenheim Fellows Featured in Stockton’s Art Gallery

Stockton University’s Art Gallery in Galloway, New Jersey, will present a fall exhibition titled “Diverse Perspectives in Photography: Four Black Guggenheim Fellows in the Philadelphia Region,” running from September 4 to November 8. The show features works by four African American photographers who are Guggenheim Fellows: Donald E. Camp (1995), Ron Tarver (2021), William E. Williams (2003), and Wendel A. White (2003). The exhibition opens with a free reception and panel discussion moderated by Julie L. McGee, associate professor at the University of Delaware, and includes a lecture by Laura Auricchio, vice president of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, on the fellowship’s 100th anniversary.

Boulder County week in art: CU Art Museum’s new exhibit explores time as a notion

This article is a roundup of current and upcoming art exhibitions and events in the Boulder County area, featuring a wide range of venues from commercial galleries to nonprofit spaces and museums. Highlights include the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art's immersive exhibition 'Divine Rest Nests,' the Dairy Arts Center's 'Matter Over Mind' exploring art-science intersections, and the CU Art Museum's new exhibit on time as a notion. The piece lists dozens of shows, including works by local artists like Lonny Granston, Liz Quan, and Melissa Stuart, as well as community-focused displays at libraries and cultural centers.

Exhibition as Séance at Seoul Mediacity Biennale with Anton Vidokle, Hallie Ayres, and Lukas Brasiskis

The 13th Seoul Mediacity Biennale, titled “Séance: Technology of the Spirit,” will open in August 2025 at the Seoul Museum of Art. The exhibition is curated by Anton Vidokle, Hallie Ayres, and Lukas Brasiskis of e-flux, who previously organized the Shanghai Biennale in 2023. The curators aim to structure a film program as an extension of the exhibition, engaging with themes of Cosmism and spiritual séance. They have collaborated with the Hong Kong-based architecture firm COLLECTIVE to transform the museum’s white-wall space into a scenography evoking different metaphysical realms, using color and light to enhance the experience.

NEXT in the Gallery: July art is a ‘time capsule of medieval Pittsburgh’

NEXTpittsburgh's July gallery guide highlights a range of new exhibitions and events across Pittsburgh. Featured shows include Nathan Van Patter's 'Medieval Pittsburgh' at Irma Freeman Center for Imagination, which reimagines the city's modern figures and landmarks in a medieval fantasy style; 'Five on Five' at Spinning Plate Gallery presenting new works by five local painters; Ben Schonberger's 'Hi-NRG' at 707 Penn Gallery, drawing from gay underground visual culture and disco music; and Ashley Andrykovitch's 'LAN Party' at UnSmoke Systems Artspace, inspired by 1990s local area network gaming gatherings.

Top Chicago Art Exhibitions to See: June 2025

This article lists top art exhibitions to see in Chicago during June 2025. Highlights include "Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World" at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, featuring seventeenth-century Japanese art with immersive experiences; Elsa Muñoz's "Dreamwork" at Goldfinch Gallery; "A Beautiful Experience: The Midwest Grotto Tradition" at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, showcasing Madeline Buol's monumental grotto; Yvette Mayorga's "Pu$h Thru" at moniquemeloche; and "Nuth’n to Hyde: Gertrude Abercrombie and the Hyde Park Ethos 1935-1975" at Corbett vs. Dempsey.

NEXT in the Gallery: June art brings John Lennon, the Fiberart International and a moral compass

NEXTpittsburgh's June gallery guide highlights a packed month of art events across Pittsburgh, including the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival (June 5-8) with 191 artists, a Juried Visual Arts Exhibition at SPACE Gallery, and a rare photography exhibit by May Pang documenting John Lennon's "lost weekend" at Atithi Studios. Other openings include ceramicist Philip Soucy's solo show, painter Caroline Heckman's portraits at Revel, Stephanie Gonzalez's cosmic "Nebulas" at BoxHeart Gallery, the Fiberart International 2025 triennial at Contemporary Craft and Brew House Arts, and Natalie Westbrook's "Corners of My Mind" at ZYNKA Gallery.

Untitled Art reveals exhibitors for inaugural Houston fair

Untitled Art has announced the 84 exhibitors for its inaugural fair in Houston, set to take place September 18–21 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Originally planned for around 50 participants, the fair expanded due to overwhelming interest from galleries worldwide. The event will feature a curated, boutique format and will donate a portion of ticket sales to the Rothko Chapel.

European Ministers Call on Venice Biennale to Exclude Russia

Twenty-two European ministers, led by Latvia's Minister of Culture Agnese Līce, have signed a joint letter calling for Russia to be barred from the 61st Venice Biennale. The ministers argue that Russia's planned participation, following its voluntary absence since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, would misuse a major cultural platform to legitimize military aggression and undermine international sanctions.

Two Hubert Robert paintings from Madame Geoffrin offered to the museum by the Friends of the Louvre

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Two paintings by Hubert Robert, once owned by Madame Geoffrin, were acquired by the Musée du Louvre through a preemptive purchase at Christie’s Paris on March 25. The works sold for €1,950,000 hammer (€2,439,000 with fees) and are being donated to the museum by the Société des Amis du Louvre. The paintings, described as 18th-century snapshots, were part of the historic Veil-Picard collection and will undergo restoration before being displayed.

Two Sales at Christie's

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Christie's in Paris is hosting two significant sales featuring masterpieces from the legendary Veil-Picard collection, which had been largely inaccessible to the public and scholars for decades. Highlights include a perfect Watteau drawing unseen on the market since 1900 and two major Hubert Robert paintings commissioned by the famed salonnière Madame Geoffrin, offering a rare glimpse into 18th-century Parisian interiors.

The Bahamian Pavilion Brings Junkanoo to Venice in a Biennale Standout

After a thirteen-year hiatus, the Bahamian Pavilion has returned to the Venice Biennale with an exhibition titled "In Another Man's Yard," featuring the late master John Beadle and his former student Lavar Munroe. The pavilion, housed in the San Trovaso Art Space in Dorsoduro, centers on Junkanoo—the vibrant, crepe-costumed procession that is a defining cultural tradition of the Bahamas. Munroe's large-scale sculptural works incorporate strips of discarded Junkanoo costumes, while paintings and installations commemorate Beadle, who died in 2024. The presentation was revived with support from Baha Mar, a resort company, after government funding was withdrawn in 2014.

Hundreds of ‘Piss Bottles’ Left at the Met Gala in Protest of Jeff Bezos

Hundreds of bottles filled with what appeared to be urine were discovered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art during the Met Gala on May 5, 2026, according to the New York Post. The protest was claimed by the anti-billionaire group Everybody Hates Elon, which targeted the event over Jeff Bezos serving as the gala's chair. The group left the bottles with signs labeling them a "Met Gala VIP toilet" and criticizing Bezos for alleged labor practices at Amazon, where workers reportedly feel forced to urinate in bottles due to lack of bathroom breaks. The group later clarified on Instagram that the bottles did not contain real urine.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Skip Met Gala, Sources Say

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will reportedly skip the 2025 Met Gala, breaking a long-standing tradition of mayoral attendance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s premier fundraiser. Sources suggest the decision stems from a conflict between Mamdani’s socialist political platform and the event's association with billionaire sponsors, specifically Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez-Bezos.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced "Fashion is Art" as the official dress code for the 2026 Met Gala, complementing the Costume Institute’s upcoming exhibition, "Costume Art." Curated by Andrew Bolton, the show will feature approximately 400 objects that juxtapose couture fashion with traditional artworks and artifacts. The exhibition will be the first to inhabit the museum's new Condé M. Nast Galleries and is structured around a "typology of bodies," exploring how fashion interacts with various human forms ranging from classical nudes to aging bodies.

Activist Super-Glues Herself to Display Cabinet at Berlin’s Bode Museum

An activist from the group New Generation staged a protest at Berlin’s Bode Museum by super-gluing herself to a display cabinet containing coins. Dressed as Germany’s Economic Affairs Minister, Katherina Reiche, the protester aimed to criticize the minister's perceived lack of independence from corporate interests. Police successfully removed the activist, and the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation confirmed that no museum exhibits were damaged during the incident.

500-Plus And Just Like That… Items Head to Online Auction

Julien’s Auctions is hosting an online sale featuring over 500 items from the production of the HBO series "And Just Like That…," the sequel to "Sex and the City." The auction includes a wide array of fashion, accessories, and home decor associated with main characters Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, and Charlotte York-Goldenblatt, as well as new additions like Lisa Todd Wexley. Notable lots include Carrie’s hatbox suitcases, Miranda’s wine-red jumpsuit, and various furniture pieces from the characters' apartments, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the foster care charity You Gotta Believe.

San Francisco Mural of Cesar Chavez Painted Over, Venice Mayor Warns Russian Pavilion Against Peddling Propaganda: Morning Links for March 20, 2026

A prominent mural of Cesar Chavez in San Francisco's Mission District was painted over by the building owner and the original artist in response to sexual abuse allegations against the late labor leader. The artwork, which had adorned the Latin Rock Music House, was removed as a direct statement against the confirmed allegations.

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Activists from the group Everyone Hates Elon staged a protest at the Louvre by surreptitiously installing a framed photograph of Prince Andrew following his recent arrest. The image, captured by Reuters photographer Phil Noble, depicts the royal in the back of a car after being taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Museum staff removed the unauthorized addition, which featured a gilded frame and a caption mocking the Prince's previous claims regarding his inability to sweat, within fifteen minutes.

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Quattro Gatti Gin, a spirits brand founded by the prominent Mordant family of art patrons, has been named the official gin of the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026. The gin will be served at the Giardini and Arsenale venues, as well as during the high-profile professional preview days. Developed by Simon and Catriona Mordant alongside their children, the brand utilizes local Umbrian juniper and botanicals, marking a commercial extension of the family's deep ties to Italy and the international art world.

How NADA is Cultivating the Next Generation of Collectors Through Salons

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The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) has launched a new initiative called NADA Collects, a series of salons and educational events designed to demystify the art-buying process. Through gallery walks, dinners, and informal Q&A sessions, the program addresses the intimidation factor that often prevents potential buyers from entering the contemporary art market. By fostering a space where "no question is too dumb," NADA aims to bridge the gap between galleries and a new generation of collectors who may feel alienated by the perceived elitism of the art world.

Minneapolis Artists Respond to ICE, DHS After Killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti

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Federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and ICE under Operation Metro Surge, have resulted in the deaths of two American citizens, poet Renee Good and nurse Alex Pretti, near major art institutions. The violence and subsequent shelter-in-place orders have directly impacted the local arts community, forcing school closures, remote learning, and causing widespread fear.

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Two arts funding nonprofits, United States Artists (USA) and Artadia, have announced a multi-year partnership. The collaboration will revive Assembly, USA’s annual gathering of artists and fellows that launched in 2015 but paused during the pandemic, now expanded to include Artadia award winners. The first reimagined Assembly events are scheduled for 2026 and 2027, featuring workshops, panels, and networking for recent fellows and awardees from both organizations.

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The ABC television series *High Potential* aired a midseason finale episode titled “The One that Got Away,” in which protagonist Morgan Gillory, a cleaning lady turned police consultant, investigates a museum heist involving a $20 million Rembrandt painting, *Young Girl Leaning on a Windowsill*. The fictional theft—executed via a skylight rope descent, laser security disabling, and smoke bomb—eerily mirrored a real-life Louvre heist that occurred just a week after the episode was written, where thieves used a cherry picker and angle grinder to break through a window. The episode also touches on Nazi-looted art and a possible serial art thief named John Baptist.

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Sasha Suda, former director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, has filed a lawsuit against the institution after being dismissed last week. The suit alleges that board members accused her of misusing museum funds for personal gain, which she claims was part of a "sham" investigation. Reports indicate the investigation examined her salary—just under $729,000 in 2023, among the highest for museum leaders—and expenses that had already been cleared. Suda also alleges the "final straw" was a disagreement over board chair Ellen Caplan's attempt to bring lobbyist Melissa Heller onto the board, which Suda opposed. She says she was fired without valid basis while leading an event for international museum leaders.

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Spanish foreign minister José Manuel Albares inaugurated an exhibition titled “Half the World: Women in Indigenous Mexico” at the Cervantes Institute in Madrid, featuring over 400 works on loan from the Mexican government. At the press conference, Albares acknowledged that Spain's colonization of Mexico caused “pain and injustice” toward indigenous peoples, but stopped short of issuing a full apology. This follows a 2019 letter from former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador demanding an apology from Spain and the Catholic Church for the conquest, which Spain rejected. Current Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has reiterated the demand, calling the original letter “very diplomatic” and criticizing Spain's response as “undiplomatic.”

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Archaeologists excavating the ancient Roman military stronghold of Satala in northeastern Turkey have unearthed a bronze bust of the Egyptian goddess Isis. The eight-inch-tall sculpture, found in a necropolis, dates to the 2nd or 3rd century CE and depicts Isis atop a circular base with calyx-shaped leaves. The discovery was led by Elif Yavuz Çakmur of Karadeniz Technical University and marks the first sculpture found at the site since the Satala Aphrodite was unearthed in 1872.

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Riyadh Art has launched an open call for the seventh edition of Tuwaiq Sculpture, scheduled for January and February 2026 under the theme 'Traces of What Will Be.' The open call runs from August 27 to October 1, 2025, inviting sculptors worldwide to submit proposals for a live sculpting experience in Riyadh. Twenty-five artists will be selected to create original works that will be permanently installed across the city. An international curatorial team has been announced: U.K.-based Sarah Staton, German-born Rut Blees Luxemburg, and Saudi artist Lulwah Al Homoud. The edition introduces two new sculpting categories—Granite + Stainless Steel Integration and Reclaimed Metal—and selected artists receive an honorarium plus travel and accommodation support.

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Chinese collector and philanthropist Yan Du will open Yan Du Projects (YDP), a new nonprofit art space in London’s Bloomsbury district this October. Housed in a Grade I-listed 18th-century Georgian townhouse on Bedford Square, YDP will host site-specific commissions, exhibitions, artist residencies, and public events focused on artists from Asian backgrounds. The opening show features Chinese painter Duan Jianyu, and the first artist-in-residence is Bangkok-based Harit Srikhao. Hong Kong-based BEAU Architects designed a modular "suitcase project" interior to respect the building’s listed status.

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Cultural authorities in Cairo have launched a nationwide search for a 3,000-year-old solid gold bracelet that disappeared from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. The artifact, once owned by King Amenemope of the 21st Dynasty, features blue lapis lazuli beads and was last seen in the museum's restoration laboratory. It was being prepared for the upcoming "Treasures of the Pharaohs" exhibition in Rome. Authorities have distributed images of the bracelet to all Egyptian airports, seaports, and land border crossings to prevent smuggling, and a specialist committee will inventory all artifacts in the laboratory.

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The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History has restored a placard for President Donald Trump to its impeachment display, updating it with new information. The change follows controversy after a temporary placard mentioning Trump was removed, which drew criticism from Democratic leaders and concerns about political interference at the Smithsonian. The museum stated the removal was due to the placard not meeting standards in appearance and presentation, and that no administration requested the change.