Shows to See in Switzerland, June 2026

ArtAsiaPacific's June 2026 guide highlights six major exhibitions across Switzerland, featuring solo shows by Shuang Li at Kunsthalle Basel, Angelica Mesiti at Museum Tinguely, Pierre Huyghe at Fondation Beyeler, Marisol at Kunsthaus Zürich, Ju Ting at Galerie Urs Meile, and Jiajia Zhang at Vontobel. The exhibitions span video installations, sculptural painting, and biological-machine environments, with Shuang Li's "Alliance" marking her first solo institutional show in Europe and Marisol receiving her first major European retrospective.

The Art World This Week: Europe's Highest-Ever Collection Estimate, Pace Gallery Cuts Artists and Staff, $100m Nazi-Looted Art Lawsuit, and More

This week's art news roundup covers several major developments: a European collection receives the highest-ever pre-sale estimate for a collection on the continent, Pace Gallery lays off staff and drops artists from its roster, and a $100 million lawsuit is filed over Nazi-looted art. The stories span the art market, gallery operations, and restitution law.

Notes from New York: The Art of War

The article describes two recent exhibitions in New York that confront war and conflict. The first, 'Distortion / Memory / Resilience,' is a pop-up show by artist Giles Duley in an Upper East Side penthouse, featuring installations that evoke the experiences of war victims, including Ukrainian children's drawings, portraits of former child soldiers, and a darkened room simulating a bombardment. The second, 'Office of War Information (O.W.I.)' at Pioneer Works, is presented by the Khajistan archive and recreates a US wartime propaganda office, displaying copies of leaflets dropped into Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya.

Sandra Jackson-Dumont Wants Museums to Survive. Things Have to Change

Sandra Jackson-Dumont, director and CEO of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, discusses her career and vision for transforming museums in an interview for Artnet News's series on women shaping the art industry. She reflects on her roles at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Studio Museum in Harlem, and the Whitney Museum of American Art, emphasizing the need for internal institutional change to address structural inequities around gender, race, pay, and professional growth.

Oliver Beer: the artist who makes ancient cave paintings sing

Oliver Beer, a British artist, has developed a unique practice of using sound to animate ancient cave paintings and historical objects. By precisely measuring the resonant frequencies of cave chambers and artifacts, he creates sonic compositions that make these silent relics 'sing,' blending archaeology, music, and contemporary art. His recent projects include installations at the Louvre and the Palace of Versailles, where he transforms museum spaces into immersive acoustic environments.

Murdoch’s Basel Squeeze & Sotheby’s Takes Zurich

The article reports on two major developments in the art world: the impact of Rupert Murdoch's media empire on the Art Basel fair in Switzerland, and Sotheby's expansion into Zurich. It details how Murdoch's influence is creating a 'squeeze' on the Basel art scene, likely through media coverage or business pressures, while Sotheby's is establishing a stronger presence in Zurich, a key European art market hub.

Chloe Wise Opens Major Swiss Institutional Exhibition in Time for Art Basel in Basel

New York-based artist Chloe Wise has opened "Extrasensory," her first major institutional exhibition in Switzerland, at Kulturstiftung Basel H. Geiger (KBH.G) in time for Art Basel in Basel. Curated by Samuel Leuenberger, the exhibition centers on *PsyFi*, Wise's most ambitious film project to date, presented as a large-scale three-channel installation. The film explores how different cultures and historical periods have attempted to understand encounters with the unknown, drawing parallels between religious visions and contemporary accounts of extraterrestrial phenomena. The exhibition also features immersive environments, including an esoteric roadside gift shop and a hybrid dressing room-worship-spacecraft interior, blurring distinctions between spirituality, commerce, and popular culture.

Art Exhibitions in Hong Kong you Must See Right Now - Prestige Online

Prestige Online has published a curated guide to current art exhibitions in Hong Kong, highlighting must-see shows across the city's galleries and museums. The article features a selection of ongoing and upcoming exhibitions, providing details on venues, artists, and dates to help readers plan their cultural visits.

Lauded Architect, Designer, and Artist Hugo Toro Makes His Perrotin New York Debut

Franco-Mexican artist Hugo Toro presents his solo U.S. debut exhibition, “Ojo de Agua,” at Perrotin New York. The show features abstract paintings and a conceptual ceramic installation that evoke memories of his grandparents' village in Mexico. Toro, known primarily for architecture and interior design—including the Orient Express La Minerva in Rome and the Villa Albertine studio in New York—created all works within the last two years, marking a significant expansion of his artistic practice into fine art.

The Crisis of the Museum Is the Crisis of the White Cube

The article examines the widespread consensus that museums are in crisis, synthesizing multiple diagnoses from recent debates in publications like ArtReview, The Art Newspaper, and the Financial Times. It identifies six distinct framings of the crisis: political (culture wars), restitution/postcolonial (repatriation and imperial legacies), financial/structural (sustainability of the building-based model), gender/leadership (forced resignations of women directors), technological (digital transformation and AI), and civic/social (responding to polarization). Professor Alan Wallach links these tensions to neoliberal austerity policies since the 1980s, warning that larger museums will thrive while smaller ones close.

Ahead of Basel, London Gallery Weekend Put a Defiant, Energized City Scene on Display

London Gallery Weekend (LGW) returned for its 2026 edition, bringing together over 120 galleries, including nine first-timers and several with new or expanded spaces. The free city-wide program featured tours, talks, performances, and parties, coinciding with the major June auction season headlined by the Lewis Collection at Sotheby's and the Zabludowicz Collection at Christie's. The weekend unfolded amid gallery closures like Tiwani Contemporary and Stephen Friedman Gallery, and Pace's announcement of staff and artist roster reductions, but also saw expansions such as Sadie Coles' new space and Singapore's Sundaram Tagore opening in Pall Mall. Notable shows included Anne Imhof at Sprüth Magers, Oliver Beer and Mandy El-Sayegh at Thaddaeus Ropac, and Terry Winters at Modern Art.

Max Beckmann’s granddaughter on living with his paintings — and the artist’s love of cartwheels

The article features an interview with Max Beckmann's granddaughter, who shares personal memories of growing up surrounded by his paintings and reveals the artist's playful side, including his love of doing cartwheels. She reflects on the intimate experience of living with his work and the stories behind his creative process.

18 must-see exhibitions for a European art road trip this summer

This article highlights 18 must-see art exhibitions across Europe for summer 2026, featuring major solo shows by artists such as Cecilia Vicuña at the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin, Yayoi Kusama at Museum Ludwig in Cologne, Ruth Asawa at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Marina Abramović at the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice, Pierre Huyghe at Fondation Beyeler in Basel, and Danh Vo at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Many of these exhibitions are traveling shows or coincide with key art events like the Venice Biennale and Art Basel, offering a rich cultural itinerary for visitors.

Painter David Hockney, Who Made the Everyday Otherworldly, Dies at 88

David Hockney, the celebrated British painter known for his luminous California pool scenes and psychologically precise portraits, died on June 11 at his home in London at age 88. His career spanned six decades, encompassing painting, printmaking, photography, stage design, and digital art, with iconic works such as "Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)" (1972), which sold for $90.3 million in 2018. Hockney was also a pioneer of LGBTQ+ representation in art, openly depicting gay relationships and denouncing censorship of queer imagery.

Pan-Africanism in London, the health benefits of art, Barbara Hepworth—podcast

This episode of The Art Newspaper's podcast 'The Week in Art' covers three main stories. Host Ben Luke discusses the traveling exhibition 'Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica' at the Barbican in London with curator Elvira Dyangani Ose. He also speaks with researcher Daisy Fancourt about her book 'Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Transform Our Health', which was shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction. Digital editor Alexander Morrison discusses Barbara Hepworth's sculpture 'Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red (1943)' with curator Alexandra Gerstein, tied to the exhibition 'Hepworth in Colour' at the Courtauld Gallery.

Bridging the Gap to Explore Connection and Repair Through Sculpture at Hypha South Bank

Bridging the Gap is a sculpture exhibition at Hypha South Bank in London, featuring over twenty artists who explore themes of connection, separation, and repair. Curated by Paul Carey-Kent, Hermione Allsopp, and Poppy Whatmore, the show uses the nearby Southwark Bridge as a metaphor for bridging divides, with many works incorporating locally sourced materials and responding to the urban environment. The exhibition runs from June 26 to July 26, 2026, with a private view on June 25 and accompanying events including poetry readings and artist talks.

Difaf gallery’s trio exhibition “Fabric of Time” is not to be missed

The article highlights a series of art exhibitions opening in Cairo, Egypt, in June and July 2025. Key shows include Difaf gallery's trio exhibition "Fabric of Time" featuring Fatma Abu-Doma, Sara Alfazayry, and Ahmed Lesi; a retrospective "Echoes of Time" by Magdy Abdel-Aziz at Dai; and the Egyptian debut of the immersive digital experience "Beyond Van Gogh" at District 5 by Marakez. Other notable exhibitions include "Her Realm" by Ahmed Dafrawy at Art Linx Karma, "Lightings" by Ruairí O'Brien at Arcade, "Generations of Art" at Duroub, and photography exhibitions at the French Institute in Egypt by Randa Shaath and by Noria Tesson and Samar Bayoumi.

10 exhibitions and new street art murals to discover this summer

10 expos et nouvelles fresques de street art à découvrir cet été

Beaux Arts Magazine rounds up ten must-see street art exhibitions and new murals across France for summer 2026. Highlights include the group show "We Are [Still] Here" at the Petit Palais in Paris, featuring over 70 artists such as Invader, Shepard Fairey, and eL Seed; a double retrospective of pioneer Ernest Pignon-Ernest at the Inguimbertine library-museum in Carpentras and the Musée Ziem in Martigues; the colossal "Beyond the Streets" exhibition at La Villette in Paris, with over 100 artists from Keith Haring to JR; and JR's immersive installation "La Caverne du Pont-Neuf" on the Pont-Neuf bridge, complete with a soundtrack by Thomas Bangalter.

Event: Jayden Ali and Simone Brewster, Off the Record

ArtReview and Ursula magazine have partnered to host a monthly talk series in a Mayfair wine bar, featuring intimate conversations with creative visionaries. The upcoming event on June 9 will spotlight architect and artist Jayden Ali and artist Simone Brewster, who will discuss their inspirations and working methods. Jayden Ali is a founding director of JA Projects, a London Mayor's Design Advocate, and co-curator of the British Pavilion at the 2023 Venice Biennale. Simone Brewster is a London-based artist exploring identity and cultural memory through sculpture, painting, and installation, with her work held in major collections including the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Smithsonian Institution.

Fabio Mauri was born 100 years ago and has never stopped being relevant. The centenary celebrations

Fabio Mauri nasceva 100 anni fa e non ha mai smesso di essere attuale. Le celebrazioni del centenario

Fabio Mauri, born in Rome on April 1, 1926, would have turned 100 this year. The article commemorates the centenary of the Italian artist, known for his multidisciplinary practice spanning installation, performance, painting, sculpture, writing, and theater. It highlights a seminal 1980 installation in Florence where he dyed the water of the Palazzina Reale's basin red, a pointed critique of the fascist regime that inaugurated the building in 1935. The piece also recalls his famous performance "Che cosa è il fascismo" (1971) and his projection of Pasolini's "The Gospel According to St. Matthew" onto the filmmaker's body in 1975. The centenary is marked by a cover feature in Artribune Magazine issue 90, distributed from the Venice Biennale opening through June, supported by the Scientific Committee and Studio Fabio Mauri.

Nina Hamnett – art’s unsung ‘Queen of Bohemia’

The article profiles Nina Hamnett, a painter and writer who was a central figure in bohemian circles in early 20th-century London and Paris. Known for her vibrant social life and associations with artists like Modigliani and Gaudier-Brzeska, Hamnett was celebrated as the 'Queen of Bohemia' in her time. The piece notes a renewed interest in her artwork, suggesting a reassessment of her legacy beyond her colorful biography.

Collector Christian Duerckheim: ‘I want a painting that nobody has seen before’

The article profiles German industrialist and art collector Christian Duerckheim, who has assembled a private collection focused on challenging, lesser-known contemporary works. A selection from his collection is currently on display at the Serralves Foundation in Porto, Portugal, highlighting his preference for paintings that are unfamiliar to the public.

Jenny Holzer found fame for her subversive slogans — now she’s turning FBI files into art

Jenny Holzer, the 75-year-old feminist artist known for her politically charged text-based works, is now creating art from declassified FBI files. The article profiles her career trajectory from her early subversive slogans to her current practice of transforming government documents into visual art, highlighting her enduring relevance and self-critical nature despite widespread acclaim.

Here’s What Art to See in New York Before the Wave of Summer Group Shows Hits

The article surveys notable art exhibitions in New York ahead of the summer group show season, highlighting Meg Webster's "Thicket" at Paula Cooper Gallery, the "Whitney Biennial 2026" at the Whitney Museum of American Art, and Bruce Nauman's "No Mistakes" at Okey Dokey Konrad Fischer. Webster's Chelsea show features a large-scale olfactory sculpture of branches and grasses, while the Whitney Biennial presents 56 artists without a unifying theme, reflecting America's fractured state. Nauman's Tribeca exhibition showcases blind drawings and 3-D video documentation, offering an intimate look at perception and memory.

David Hockney, the endlessly inventive British master of brilliant, bold colour and light

British artist David Hockney, known for his vibrant paintings of California swimming pools and Yorkshire landscapes, died on June 13, 2026, at age 88. His agent Erica Bolton confirmed he passed away peacefully at home in London, a month before his 89th birthday. Hockney's career spanned from his early days at the Royal College of Art to becoming a pop art icon, with works like 'A Bigger Splash' and the record-breaking sale of 'Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)' for $90.3 million in 2018.

Hans Hartung and music, the dialogue between painting and sound on display in Venice

The Fondazione Querini Stampalia in Venice is hosting the exhibition "The Invisible Chord. Hans Hartung and Music" until September 13, 2026. Curated by Thomas Schlesser and presented in collaboration with the Hartung-Bergman Foundation and Perrotin, the show features nearly eighty works, documents, and audiovisual materials exploring the profound relationship between the master of European abstraction and music. A collateral initiative of the 61st Venice Biennale, the exhibition highlights how music was a constant, obsessive presence in Hartung's life, influencing his abstract painting through rhythm, gesture, and energy rather than explicit musical imagery.

In the Galleries

Maia Chao's performance "Being Moved" took place on the 7th floor of the Whitney Museum of American Art as part of the Whitney Biennial. Audience members rode a crowded, noisy elevator to the gallery, where performers mimicked distracted museum visitors—sneezing, chatting, taking photos, and ignoring the art. Choreography by Lena Engelstein featured gestures like scratching, tying shoes, and picking wedgies, with standout physical comedy by dancer James Barrett. Chao also installed text scores on the Biennial floor, inviting viewers to interact with the museum space.

David Hockney 1937 – 2026: Where to see the British artist’s work in London

David Hockney, the celebrated British artist known for his vibrant swimming pool paintings and landscapes, has died at age 88. The article provides a guide to viewing his work in London, highlighting his final exhibition "A Year in Normandie and Some Other Thoughts about Painting" at Serpentine North Gallery (on view until August 23, 2026), as well as his work at Tate Britain. It traces his career from his Yorkshire roots and Royal College of Art training through his transformative move to Los Angeles, his iconic pool paintings like "A Bigger Splash" and "Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)", his later digital experiments on iPad, and his immersive Lightroom show.

British artist David Hockney

A collection of archival photographs and captions chronicles the career of British artist David Hockney, spanning from 2006 to 2026. The images show Hockney at various milestones: announcing an exhibition at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris (2026), designing a stained glass window for Westminster Abbey (2018), presenting his book "SUMO - A Bigger Book" at the Frankfurt Book Fair (2016), and attending numerous exhibition openings at institutions such as the Royal Academy of Arts, Tate, Guggenheim Bilbao, and the National Portrait Gallery. Also featured are auction previews at Christie's and Bonhams, including his record-breaking painting "Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)" (2018) and earlier works like "Beverly Hills Housewife" (2009) and "A Bigger Splash" (1967).

Yayoi Kusama | Pumpkin (White Y) (Executed in 1992.) | For Sale

The article announces that Yayoi Kusama's iconic 1992 sculpture *Pumpkin (White Y)* is available for purchase through Artsy. The work, executed in 1992, is one of the artist's most recognizable motifs, featuring her signature polka-dot pattern on a white pumpkin form.