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Bonhams auctioned 29 lots from the collection of late musician and actor Marianne Faithfull in its recurring 'Sound & Cinema' online sale, which concluded on November 24. The lots included eight artworks personally owned by Faithfull, such as an intimate portrait by South African painter Marlene Dumas that sold for $5,806—exceeding its estimate—and works by Anita Pallenberg, Martin Sharp, and others. The entire Faithfull consignment brought in $85,723, with proceeds going to her son Nicholas Dunbar.

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Artnet News continues its exploration of famous artists' studios via Google Maps Street View, featuring nine historic homes and workspaces. Among them are Max Liebermann's lakeside Berlin villa, now a memorial museum; the modernist compound of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo in Mexico City, designed by Juan O'Gorman; Dora Gordine's eclectic Dorich House in South London; and Ben Nicholson's studio in the historic Porthmeor Studios building in Cornwall, which once housed Francis Bacon and other artists. Each entry includes the location, historical context, and an interesting fact about the site.

Photographer Zanele Muholi is named the 2026 Hasselblad Award laureate.

South African visual activist Zanele Muholi has won the prestigious 2026 Hasselblad Award, one of the highest honors in photography. The award, which includes a cash prize and a major exhibition at the Hasselblad Foundation in Gothenburg, Sweden, recognizes Muholi's decades-long dedication to documenting and celebrating Black LGBTQIA+ communities in South Africa and beyond. Their powerful portraits and self-portraits challenge historical erasure and create a profound visual archive of resistance and existence.

With her monumental frescoes and trompe-l'œil, Lucy McKenzie offers a "critical archaeology" of modernity

Avec ses fresques monumentales et ses trompe-l’œil, Lucy McKenzie offre une “archéologie critique” de la modernité

Scottish artist Lucy McKenzie has opened a major solo exhibition titled "Plastic Newspaper" at the Crac Occitanie in Sète, France. This is her first large-scale personal exhibition in the country. The show features monumental frescoes, trompe-l'œil, and immersive installations, including a full-scale fake sports shop facade created with her fashion label Atelier E.B. It represents the third stage of a cycle exploring the origins of mass media, examining 19th-century entertainment devices like panoramas and dioramas.

Story of Black British music writ large in first exhibition at V&A East

The V&A East has officially opened in Stratford with its inaugural exhibition, 'The Music is Black,' a comprehensive survey of Black British music. Curated by Jacqueline Springer, the landmark show features over 200 items ranging from traditional African drums and a Ben Enwonwu sculpture to contemporary pieces by Rene Matić and iconic stage outfits from artists like Pauline Black and Stormzy. The exhibition marks the first major show for the new £135m O’Donnell & Tuomey-designed building, which joins the V&A’s expanding portfolio of sites.

Gladstone Gallery Now Represents the Estate of Pope.L, Boundary-Crossing Performance Artist

Gladstone Gallery has announced its representation of the estate of the late performance and conceptual artist Pope.L. The gallery will present its first solo exhibition of his work in New York in 2027, joining existing representatives Modern Art in London and Vielmetter Los Angeles in stewarding his legacy.

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Raúl de Nieves has transformed the industrial architecture of Pioneer Works in Red Hook into a luminous sanctuary through his solo exhibition, "In Light of Innocence." The installation features 50 handcrafted faux stained-glass panels made from acetate and aluminum tape, replacing traditional religious iconography with symbols from tarot, Mexican folklore, and personal text. The centerpiece is a large light box featuring a skeleton that symbolizes transformation and renewal rather than death.

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Artist Claudia Bitrán has completed a decade-long project titled "Titanic, A Deep Emotion," a shot-by-shot remake of James Cameron’s 1997 blockbuster. Premiering at Cristin Tierney Gallery in New York, the film features a cast of 1,400 participants and utilizes a lo-fi, multidisciplinary approach involving painting, sculpture, and performance. Bitrán plays the role of Rose throughout, while the character of Jack is portrayed by a rotating cast of actors of various ages, genders, and ethnicities, with all special effects created by hand using recycled materials.

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The estate of movie poster artist John Alvin is seeking a single buyer for his entire archive of over 1,000 pieces, including original posters, sketches, and illustrations from the 1970s through the 1990s. The collection, stewarded by his widow Andrea Alvin since his death in 2008, features iconic work for films like E.T., The Lion King, and Blade Runner.

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A deadly fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, which killed at least 159 people and left 31 missing, has sparked an online battle over the role of bamboo scaffolding in the blaze. Photographer Elaine Li and other artists, architects, and cultural historians are defending the centuries-old craft against early news reports that implicated it, fearing it may be unfairly blamed and regulated out of existence. Officials have ordered all scaffolding mesh removed and arrested 21 people on suspicion of manslaughter, but the conversation has grown into a broader fight to protect a cultural symbol of Hong Kong's identity.

At the Guggenheim, Carol Bove Bends Metal—and Minimalism—to Her Will

At the Guggenheim, Carol Bove Bends Metal—and Minimalism—to Her Will

A major new exhibition of Carol Bove's work has opened at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. Titled "Carol Bove: The séance isn't over," the show features over two dozen of the artist's large-scale sculptures, many crafted from delicately arranged steel tubing and precariously balanced metal plates. The installations are strategically placed within the museum's iconic rotunda, creating a dynamic conversation with the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed spiral.

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Takashi Murakami’s latest exhibition at Perrotin Los Angeles, titled “Hark Back to Ukiyo-e: Tracing Superflat to Japonisme’s Genesis,” marks a significant return to his academic roots in Nihonga (traditional Japanese painting). The show features 24 compositions, including four monumental canvases that took over three years to complete, blending Edo-period woodblock aesthetics with 19th-century Impressionism and contemporary Pokémon imagery. The artist describes this body of work as a reflection on the non-linear nature of time and the physical manifestation of memory.

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Sam McKinniss's new exhibition "Law and Order" at Jeffrey Deitch in New York presents paintings of viral and iconic figures, including Jeremy Meeks, Luigi Mangione, Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl, and riderless horses running through urban streets. The show explores how social media blurs the lines between advertising, entertainment, and politics, capturing the experience of scrolling through online content. The article, part of ARTnews's Link Rot column by Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, examines McKinniss's attempt to illustrate the feeling of living in contemporary America through curated images of law enforcers and law breakers.

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Sam McKinniss's new exhibition "Law and Order" at Jeffrey Deitch in New York presents paintings of viral and iconic figures, including Jeremy Meeks, Luigi Mangione, Chuck Bass from *Gossip Girl*, and riderless horses. The show explores how social media blurs the boundaries between advertising, entertainment, and politics, aiming to capture the feeling of living in America through recognizable images from the internet and media landscape.

Dark Mode: Inside the Art Market’s Private Auction Playbook

A secret, invitation-only auction for a single Andy Warhol portrait of Brigitte Bardot was held at a private bar in New York on November 19, 2025, during the major public auction week. Organized by the online platform Fair Warning and presided over by former Christie's auctioneer Jussi Pylkkänen, the event attracted elite collectors and resulted in a $16.7 million sale, making it the most expensive Warhol of the season.

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Jeff Koons and Stella McCartney have launched a limited-edition capsule collection for Spring 2026. The collection features ready-to-wear items like hoodies, t-shirts, tote bags, and keychains, adorned with prints of Koons's artworks such as "Untitled (Girl with Dolphin and Monkey)" (2006) and sculptures from his "Made in Heaven" series, paired with McCartney's playful slogans like "Slippery When Wet" and "Doggy Style." The release also includes a reimagined pendant based on Koons's iconic "Rabbit" (1986) sculpture.

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Gustav Klimt's portrait of Elisabeth Lederer topped the list of the most expensive artworks sold at auction in 2025, achieving $236.3 million at Sotheby's New York on November 18—far exceeding its $150 million estimate and setting a new record for the artist. The painting came from the collection of the late Leonard Lauder, who died in June at age 92. Other top lots included two more Klimts from Lauder's collection, a newly offered Basquiat, and a record-setting Frida Kahlo work, alongside notable sales by van Gogh, Rothko, Mondrian, Monet, and Picasso, with many of the highest prices achieved during the blockbuster November auctions at Sotheby's and Christie's.

Ed Ruscha | Ed Ruscha - Reading Ed Ruscha (Hand Signed by Ed Ruscha) (2012) | Available for Sale

A hand-signed offset lithograph poster by Ed Ruscha, created for the 2012 "Reading Ruscha" exhibition at the Kunsthaus Bregenz in Austria, is available for sale. The poster features an iconic 1971 photograph of the artist by Jerry McMillan and is noted for its rarity, with Ruscha having signed fewer than 50 copies for the institution.

Inside the Vancouver Art Gallery’s Juicy New Show

The Vancouver Art Gallery has unveiled 'Highlights from the Collection,' a major long-term exhibition featuring 200 works selected from its permanent holdings of over 13,000 items. Curated by a team led by Eva Respini, the show marks a strategic shift for the institution by committing to a semi-permanent display that will remain on view until 2030. The exhibition includes iconic pieces ranging from Gathie Falk’s ceramics to Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe prints and Claes Oldenburg’s sculptures.

Gagosian to open new ground-floor space at 980 Madison Avenue with major Duchamp presentation

Gagosian is set to expand its footprint at 980 Madison Avenue by opening a new ground-floor gallery space on April 25, 2026. The inaugural exhibition features a landmark presentation of Marcel Duchamp’s iconic readymades, including "Fountain" and "Bicycle Wheel." This selection specifically highlights the 1964 editions produced with Arturo Schwarz, returning these works to the exact building where they made their American debut at the Cordier & Ekstrom Gallery over sixty years ago.

'Marcel Duchamp' at Gagosian, 980 Madison Avenue, New York, United States on 25 Apr–27 Jun 2026

Gagosian is set to inaugurate its new ground-floor gallery space at 980 Madison Avenue with a major exhibition of Marcel Duchamp’s work, opening April 25, 2026. The presentation features the artist’s iconic 1964 readymade editions, including "Fountain" and "Bicycle Wheel," returning them to the exact historic location where they made their American debut at Cordier & Ekstrom Gallery sixty years prior. The show coincides with a major Duchamp retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

This Spring’s Must-See Contemporary Art Exhibitions in London

London's spring art season is anchored by several major institutional surveys, most notably Tracey Emin’s comprehensive exhibition "A Second Life" at Tate Modern. Other significant showcases include Hurvin Anderson’s exploration of Caribbean diaspora at Tate Britain, David Hockney’s new works at Serpentine North, and Cecily Brown’s long-awaited institutional homecoming at Serpentine South. The season also features diverse media, from Chiharu Shiota’s immersive yarn installations at the Hayward Gallery to Isaac Julien’s filmic explorations at the Cosmic House.

15 of the Most Anticipated Museum Exhibitions Around the World in 2026

Major museums worldwide have announced their flagship exhibitions for 2026, featuring a diverse array of artists and historical periods. Highlights include a Frida Kahlo retrospective at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, exploring her rise to icon status; a survey of Ovid's influence on art from Caravaggio to Louise Bourgeois at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum; a centennial exhibition for Mary Cassatt at the National Gallery of Art; and the largest career survey to date for Tracey Emin at Tate Modern. Other key shows feature Carol Bove at the Guggenheim Museum, Korean national treasures at the Art Institute of Chicago, and exhibitions at the Whitney Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Louvre.

8 Must-See Solo Gallery Shows in January

Galerie magazine has curated a list of eight must-see solo gallery shows across the United States for January, highlighting exhibitions from coast to coast. Featured artists include Jeff Koons at Gagosian in New York, where he presents monumental stainless-steel sculptures of gods and goddesses alongside layered paintings, and Giorgio Griffa at Casey Kaplan, whose survey "Consistently Through Variation" spans five decades of his process-driven work. Other notable shows include Julian Schnabel at Mnuchin Gallery and Marisol at Matthew Marks Gallery in Los Angeles.

How taboo-breaker Robert Crumb’s surreal cartoons mock an absurd world—and himself

A new biography, *Crumb: A Cartoonist's Life* by Dan Nadel, examines the life and work of Robert Crumb, the taboo-breaking underground cartoonist who rose to fame in the 1960s with surreal, satirical comics like *Head Comix*. The book details Crumb's troubled family history, his early career at American Greetings, and his creation of iconic characters such as Fritz the Cat and the Keep On Truckin' images, while also addressing persistent criticisms of sexism and racism in his work.

Wes Anderson is Gagosian's Latest Collaborator

Gagosian is collaborating with filmmaker Wes Anderson and curator Jasper Sharp to present an exhibition of Joseph Cornell's work in Paris. Titled *The House on Utopia Parkway*, the show will feature a recreation of Cornell's New York studio designed by Anderson, housing over 300 objects and curiosities from the artist's collection, including iconic works like "Pharmacy" (1943) and "Untitled (Pinturicchio Boy)" (1950). The exhibition runs from December 16 through March 14 at Gagosian's rue de Castiglione space, marking Cornell's first solo presentation in over four decades.

Wes Anderson Brings Joseph Cornell’s Eccentric Workshop to Life in Paris

Wes Anderson and curator Jasper Sharp are recreating Joseph Cornell's legendary studio at Gagosian in Paris next month. The exhibition will reconstruct the secretive basement workshop where Cornell created his iconic shadow-box assemblages, using surviving photographs, objects from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's Joseph Cornell Study Center, and thousands of flea-market finds sourced across Paris and New York. The recreation includes Cornell's work table, unfinished shadow boxes, and even period-accurate details like his cleaning detergent and handwritten labels.

With Ruth Asawa, MoMA is set to open its biggest show ever by a woman artist

MoMA is opening 'Ruth Asawa: Retrospective' on October 19, 2025, running through February 7, 2026, featuring 275 works including her iconic looped-wire sculptures, bronze casts, paper folds, paintings, and drawings. The exhibition, co-organized with SFMoMA where it debuted earlier in 2025, occupies 16,000 square feet on MoMA's sixth floor and is the largest show ever devoted to a woman artist at either institution by checklist count. The show will travel to the Guggenheim Bilbao and Fondation Beyeler in 2026-27.

Andrew Lloyd Webber Says He's Writing a New Musical About the Time the 'Mona Lisa' Vanished Without a Trace in 1911

Andrew Lloyd Webber, the legendary composer behind 'The Phantom of the Opera,' has announced he is developing a new musical centered on the 1911 theft of Leonardo da Vinci’s 'Mona Lisa.' The production will dramatize the true story of Vincenzo Peruggia, an Italian glazier who stole the masterpiece from the Louvre, leading to a two-year international search before the painting was recovered in Italy.

Record-Breaking $110.5 M. Basquiat Painting, Now Owned by Ken Griffin, to Go on View in Miami This Summer

The Pérez Art Museum Miami will present "Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols," an exhibition of approximately ten works by Jean-Michel Basquiat from the collection of billionaire Kenneth C. Griffin. Opening June 25, the show includes the record-breaking 1982 painting "Untitled," which sold for $110.5 million in 2017 and was later acquired by Griffin, alongside other major paintings and a sculpture.