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Hastings College art professor has solo exhibition at Museum of Nebraska Art

Dr. Brian Corr, an associate professor at Hastings College and internationally recognized glass artist, is presenting his first solo museum exhibition at the Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA). Titled "Of Light and Shadow," the show serves as a 20-year retrospective of Corr’s career, featuring large-scale glass installations and sculptures that explore the interplay of light, shadow, and contemplative space. A highlight of the exhibition is the U.S. debut of "One," a significant architectural installation originally created in 2007.

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Gagosian's Rare Gallery Failures Reveal Art World's Challenges

Larry Gagosian, often considered the most powerful art dealer in the world, has publicly reflected on rare professional setbacks, including a failed 2016 gallery opening in San Francisco and a misunderstood location in Geneva. These admissions coincide with a strategic shift for his empire, marked by the opening of a new street-level gallery at 980 Madison Avenue in New York. The move signals a departure from the exclusive, upper-floor models of the past toward a more accessible physical presence.

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[Interview] Scenes of Memory and Modern Life: Sun Yitian x Samsung Art Store

Chinese artist Sun Yitian has partnered with the Samsung Art Store to feature her large-scale painting "Ken" (2023) as part of the Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 digital collection. The work, which depicts Barbie’s male counterpart at a massive three-meter scale, explores themes of mass production, the male gaze, and the hollow nature of modern plastic icons. The collaboration marks a bridge between Sun's physical painterly practice and the digital accessibility of contemporary art on domestic screens.

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Santa Monica Events: New Art Gallery, Kids Club & More

Santa Monica is launching its first-ever municipal art gallery at the Bergamot Station Arts Center, debuting with the inaugural exhibition "Case Study: Adapt." The opening ceremony on April 10 will feature remarks from California for the Arts Executive Director Julie Baker and a commendation for State Senator Ben Allen in recognition of Arts Month. The launch is part of a broader weekend of community programming including the Venice Street Fair and sound art workshops at the Camera Obscura Art Lab.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 17 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Art professor Brian Corr debuts solo exhibition at the Museum of Nebraska Art

The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) is hosting "Of Light and Shadow," the first solo museum exhibition for internationally recognized glass artist and Hastings College professor Dr. Brian Corr. The survey spans two decades of Corr’s career, featuring large-scale sculptures and installations that utilize light and shadow as primary materials. A highlight of the show is the U.S. debut of "One," a significant architectural installation originally created for his master’s thesis in Australia.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 8 link 5 artists, 1 gallery

A Paris exhibition spotlights Estonian women artists

The Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris has launched "Estonian Realities," a significant cross-generational exhibition featuring the works of Olga Terri, Anu Põder, and Kris Lemsalu. Spanning nearly 90 years of artistic production, the show marks a major collaboration between the Art Museum of Estonia and the City of Paris, tracing the evolution of Estonian art from the psychological anxieties of the 1940s to the bold, performative installations of the contemporary era.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 5 link 5 artists, 2 galleries

Moomin and Tove Jansson exhibitions worldwide

A global series of exhibitions celebrating the legacy of Tove Jansson and the Moomins has been announced for 2026, with major programming centered in Finland. Key highlights include the expansion of the Tove Jansson Gallery at the Helsinki Art Museum (HAM) with the 'Artist Family Jansson' exhibition, a design-focused showcase at the Architecture & Design Museum, and a contemporary dialogue at Chappe featuring artists Erika Adamsson and Katja Syrjä. The programming coincides with the 80th anniversary of the book 'Comet in Moominland'.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 11 link 3 artists, 2 galleries

Between light and language: The art of Lars Elling

Acclaimed Norwegian artist and writer Lars Elling is set to debut his first South African exhibition, "Dreams of Reason," at the Everard Read Gallery in Franschhoek on April 11, 2026. The collection features works created during his annual five-month residencies at the De Rust farm in Elgin, home of Paul Clüver Family Wines. The exhibition marks a significant shift in Elling’s palette, moving from the muted greys of Norway to the vibrant ochres and blues of the Western Cape, while exploring the liminal psychological space between sleep and wakefulness.

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person people schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 7 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

A Conversation with Milwaukee Art Museum’s New Director

Kim Sajet has been appointed as the new director of the Milwaukee Art Museum, bringing an international perspective shaped by her birth in Nigeria, upbringing in Australia, and Dutch citizenship. In an introductory interview, Sajet discusses her extensive leadership background—having previously run two museums in Australia—and how her personal history, including her relationship with her disabled brother, influenced her path toward art history and museum studies.

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person people schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 12 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

A Conversation with Milwaukee Art Museum’s New Director

Kim Sajet has been appointed as the new director of the Milwaukee Art Museum, bringing an international perspective shaped by her Nigerian birth, Australian upbringing, and Dutch citizenship. In an introductory interview, Sajet discusses her extensive background in museum leadership—having previously directed institutions in Melbourne—and how her personal history, including her relationship with her disabled brother, has influenced her path toward art and history.

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Art museum paints a picture of despair

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum in Gqeberha is facing a catastrophic institutional collapse due to years of municipal neglect and a 64% staff vacancy rate. A recent report reveals that the museum’s priceless collection—which includes works by George Pemba, Gladys Mgudlandlu, and LS Lowry—is being threatened by leaking roofs, spreading mold, and failing fire and security systems. While the galleries have been closed to the public for over a year, the facility currently lacks a qualified conservator to address the mounting damage to its historical and contemporary holdings.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 6, 2026 visibility 7 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Martin Schongauer, at the Louvre the exhibition on the master of the late Middle Ages

The Louvre Museum is hosting a major retrospective dedicated to Martin Schongauer, a pivotal German artist of the late 15th century, running from April 8 to July 20, 2026. Titled "Martin Schongauer: Le bel immortel," the exhibition features approximately one hundred works, including his world-renowned engravings, rare paintings like the "Virgin in the Rose Garden," and intricate drawings. Curated by Pantxika Béguerie de Paepe and Hélène Grollemund, the show traces Schongauer’s evolution from a goldsmith’s son in Colmar to a master who bridged the gap between Gothic tradition and Renaissance innovation.

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article local schedule Apr 6, 2026 visibility 6 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

NGA Nights & Alexandria Art Scene: Celebrating Spring and an Artist’s Legacy

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. hosted its popular 'NGA Nights' series, featuring a 'Garden Party' theme that blended paper flower crafting with after-hours gallery access. The upcoming April event, 'United We Create,' shifts focus to the West Building to highlight five centuries of American creativity as part of the 'Celebrating American Art' exhibition and the broader America250 celebrations.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 5 link 4 artists, 3 galleries

Art Gallery Shows in Bangkok to Check Out in April

Bangkok's art scene is hosting several high-profile exhibitions this April, highlighted by the opening of Harper’s Bangkok, the first Southeast Asian outpost of the New York-based Harper’s gallery. The new space debuts with 'Lost and Found,' a solo exhibition by American artist Joel Mesler featuring his signature typographic and symbolic paintings. Other major shows include a large-scale group exhibition at MOCA Bangkok titled 'ICONOSTASIS: No Masters, No Icons,' which pits handmade mastery against AI-generated art, and a solo presentation by Filipino painter Jason Montinola at La Lanta Fine Art.

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trending_up market schedule Apr 14, 2026 visibility 5 link 1 gallery

Sotheby’s Sued by Cushman and Wakefield Over Unpaid $10.2 Million Commission

Real estate brokerage Cushman and Wakefield has filed a lawsuit against Sotheby’s, alleging the auction house failed to pay a $10.2 million commission following the $510 million sale of its former York Avenue headquarters to Weill Cornell Medicine. The broker claims that under a 2023 agreement, they were entitled to a 2-percent fee if the medical school transitioned from a tenant to a buyer, a deal that was finalized in 2025. Sotheby’s has dismissed the lawsuit as "baseless," asserting they will be vindicated in court.

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person people schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 11 link 2 galleries

The Louvre’s new director is inheriting a troubled, traumatised museum—can he repair the damage?

Christophe Leribault has been appointed as the new director of the Musée du Louvre, taking over an institution reeling from a major security breach. The theft of the crown jewels in October exposed severe systemic failures, including neglected security upgrades and a management culture criticized as autocratic under his predecessor, Laurence des Cars. The museum has also been plagued by strikes, ticket fraud scandals, and damaging parliamentary reports.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 11 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

5 Standout Shows to See at Small Galleries This April

Artsy's monthly roundup highlights five notable exhibitions at small and rising galleries for April. The featured shows include Ramón Enrich's architectural paintings "Dos Verds | Un Blau" at London's Cadogan Gallery, which present mysterious, geometric landscapes with surreal doorways.

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article culture schedule Mar 31, 2026 visibility 9 link 1 gallery

Iran’s arts community and heritage suffer as US-Israeli attacks continue

The US-Israeli bombardment of Iran, beginning in late February, has severely disrupted the country's cultural life and art scene. The typically busy Nowruz (Persian New Year) period was marked by fear, travel restrictions, and internet blackouts, leading to the evacuation of museum collections, the closure of galleries, and artists being unable to work in their studios.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 14, 2026 visibility 7 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Morag Keil at Arcadia Missa

The London-based gallery Arcadia Missa is currently hosting a solo exhibition by artist Morag Keil titled "With You For Life." Running from March 5 through April 25, 2026, the presentation features a new body of work documented through a series of installation views captured by photographer Tom Carter.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 14, 2026 visibility 7 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Alexandra Noel at Derosia

Alexandra Noel presents a solo exhibition of new works at Derosia in New York, running from March 14 through April 25, 2026. The exhibition showcases the artist’s signature small-scale paintings, which often utilize intimate dimensions to explore complex psychological landscapes and domestic tensions.

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On The Never Never at Reena Spaulings Fine Art

Reena Spaulings Fine Art in New York is currently hosting "On The Never Never," a group exhibition curated by Galerie Tenko. The show features a diverse array of works by artists Stephan Dillemuth, Seiji Inagaki, Sabina Maria van der Linden, Danny McDonald, Josephine Pryde, and Thomas Cap de Ville. Running through April 11, 2026, the presentation brings together a multi-generational group of artists known for their critical and often idiosyncratic approaches to contemporary image-making and sculpture.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 30, 2026 visibility 6 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Grant Falardeau at Galerie Neu

Artist Grant Falardeau opened a solo exhibition at Galerie Neu in Berlin. The show, which ran from March 14 to April 18, 2026, was documented extensively with 41 installation photographs.

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article culture schedule Apr 20, 2026 visibility 5 link 2 artists, 1 gallery

Grimes joining LinkedIn is artwashing at its most brazen. I should know – I released my new film on there

Artist Alan Warburton critiques the migration of creative professionals to LinkedIn, sparked by musician Grimes' recent pivot to the platform to promote her appearance at an Nvidia tech conference. Warburton, who recently released his AI-focused film 'Image Empire' on the site, describes the move as a desperate response to the 'enshittification' of traditional creative platforms like Twitter and Vimeo, which have been overrun by bots and AI-generated content.

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article news schedule Apr 13, 2026 visibility 6 link 3 artists, 1 gallery

Mysterious Lake District barn joins national treasures on heritage list

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has granted Grade II* listed status to "Henry’s Castle," a mysterious limestone structure in the Lake District previously used as a livestock shelter. Following a four-year restoration project involving archaeologists and conservation engineers, experts identified high-status architectural features including a 14th-century oak roof truss, a corbelled chimneystack, and a garderobe. These elements suggest the building was originally a significant residence, such as a hunting lodge or a lookout dwelling, rather than a simple barn.

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article culture schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 6 link 9 artists, 1 gallery

Space: the ultimate wardrobe challenge – in pictures

Thames and Hudson has released Space Journal: The Art and Science of Cosmic Exploration, a new visual compendium curated by BBC presenter Dallas Campbell. The book chronicles humanity’s aesthetic and technical obsession with the cosmos, featuring a diverse array of archival imagery ranging from 17th-century illustrations and 1930s rocket experiments to high-fidelity spacesuit replicas and mid-century astronomical art.

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candle obituary schedule Apr 3, 2026 visibility 9 link 2 galleries

Charlotte Gere obituary

Art historian Charlotte Gere has died at the age of 88. A specialist in 19th-century art and design, she was the author of seminal works like 'Victorian Jewellery Design' and played a key role in rediscovering the lost jewels of architect William Burges, turning her research into compelling detective stories.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 2, 2026 visibility 10 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Yamamoto Masao’s Otherworldly Portraits Introduce Us to Expressive Owls

Photographer Yamamoto Masao is presenting a solo exhibition titled 'Ten Owls' at Yancey Richardson gallery in New York. The show features intimate, small-scale gelatin silver prints of owls, creatures that inhabit the forests near his Japanese home, with the works intended for close viewing to foster a connection with the elusive birds.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 30, 2026 visibility 9 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Semiprecious Stones Coat Kathleen Ryan’s Oversized Sculptures of Rotting Food

Artist Kathleen Ryan creates large-scale sculptures of rotting fruit and food items, meticulously covering them with thousands of semiprecious stones and beads to mimic the textures and colors of mold and decay. Works like "Bad Lemon (Slice of Paradise)" and "Screwdriver" juxtapose luxurious materials like amethyst, turquoise, and serpentine with salvaged metal from vintage cars, creating a dual personality of hidden beauty and grotesque rot.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 16, 2026 visibility 11 link 1 gallery

In Its ‘Greater New York’ Show, MoMA PS1 Focuses on the Here and Now

MoMA PS1 has announced the artist list for the upcoming edition of 'Greater New York,' its signature survey of artists living and working in the New York City area. This iteration features 53 artists and collectives, maintaining the exhibition's long-standing tradition of serving as a critical launchpad for emerging talent while reflecting the current creative pulse of the city.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 15, 2026 visibility 5 link 4 artists, 1 gallery

“Where it doesn’t reach” at Lo Brutto Stahl, Paris

Lo Brutto Stahl in Paris is hosting a group exhibition titled "Where it doesn’t reach," featuring the works of Hélène Janicot, Park McArthur, and the late conceptual artist Bas Jan Ader. The show creates a dialogue between contemporary sculpture and installation by Janicot and McArthur and historical lens-based media by Ader. Notably, the exhibition's reach extends beyond the Parisian gallery space to include a presence in Basel.

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