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article local schedule Apr 23, 2026 visibility 18 link 10 artists, 2 galleries

How the South Side Community Art Center Grew from an Icon of the Black Renaissance to a Vital and Expanding Force

The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) in Chicago, the first Black art institution in the United States, is undergoing a major rehabilitation and expansion campaign. Founded in 1940 during the Chicago Black Renaissance, the center was established by community members including Dr. Margaret Taylor-Burroughs, Eldzier Cortor, Charles White, and Archibald Motley Jr., who raised funds through initiatives like the 'Mile of Dimes' campaign and the Annual Artists' and Models' Ball. Housed in a historic Bronzeville brownstone, the center has served as a vital hub for Black artists, hosting landmark exhibitions and creative programs.

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article local schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 19 link 10 artists, 3 galleries

Richmond exhibitions to check out as art comes into bloom

A guide highlights several art exhibitions and events opening across Richmond, Virginia, this spring. It lists shows at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), Southside Contemporary Art Gallery, Gallery5, the Visual Arts Center of Richmond (VisArts), Anne's Vital Art Studio Gallery, and Quirk Gallery, covering a range from historical prints and portraiture to contemporary emerging artists, activist art, and an annual auction.

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trending_up market schedule Apr 14, 2026 visibility 36 link 4 artists, 7 galleries

KAWS | The Nature of Need (2012) | Available for Sale

The Brooklyn-based artist KAWS has listed an offset lithograph titled 'The Nature of Need' (2012) for sale through Kumi Contemporary. The work, priced at £350, features the artist's signature synthesis of pop culture animation and street art aesthetics, presented as an unsigned edition on smooth paper.

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article local schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 28 link 28 artists, 5 galleries

Arty Parties: Your Guide to September's First Friday in Denver

Denver’s art scene is preparing for a busy spring and summer season with a series of exhibition openings, market events, and institutional announcements. Key highlights include the selection of six fellows for the 2026 Clyfford Still Museum Institute Residential Fellowship, a nationwide open call for the Dairy Arts Center’s 2027 season, and several new gallery shows featuring artists such as Stacey Steers, Kim Dickey, and Deanne Gertner. Local advocacy is also in focus as the RiNo Art District supports Colorado Senate Bill 26-133, which aims to establish a formal legal structure for artist-led companies.

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trending_up market schedule Apr 8, 2026 visibility 25 link 18 artists, 1 gallery

Work by Group of Seven's to be featured at Contemporary Calgary's LOOK2026

Contemporary Calgary has announced the details for its upcoming LOOK2026 auction fundraiser, featuring a prestigious selection of works by Canadian masters and contemporary stars. The auction will include pieces by Group of Seven member L.L. FitzGerald, Maxwell Bates, and Chris Cran, alongside contemporary works by artists such as Kablusiak. The event was bolstered by a significant contribution from Calgary-based philanthropist and collector John Lacey, who reached out to CEO David Leinster to support the institution's mission.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 7, 2026 visibility 40 link 56 artists, 1 gallery

At the New Museum, Parallel Visions of Humanity’s Future Emerge

The New Museum's latest exhibition explores the evolving definition of humanity through the lens of technological advancement and ancestral wisdom. The show juxtaposes the anxieties of modern machine labor—exemplified by Simon Denny’s Amazon worker cage—with Indigenous epistemologies and animist traditions that offer alternative ways of inhabiting the world. By featuring artists like Jaider Esbell and Santiago Yahuarcani, the exhibition highlights how hybridity and relationality can resist the rigid hierarchies of Western modernity.

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trending_up market schedule Mar 20, 2026 visibility 36 link 25 artists, 2 galleries

Important private collections feature in Strauss & Co March sales of modern and contemporary

Strauss & Co has announced its upcoming Evening Sale of Modern and Contemporary Art scheduled for March 24, 2026. The auction features 96 lots, headlined by significant private consignments including the Stan and Li Boiskin Art Collection and the Patricia Fine Art Collection. High-value works from South African masters such as Irma Stern, J. H. Pierneef, and Gerard Sekoto will lead the sale alongside a robust selection of contemporary pieces by artists like William Kentridge and Mary Sibande.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 9, 2026 visibility 24 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

Late British artist Lynn Chadwick to be focus of major retrospective at UK’s Houghton Hall

The late British sculptor Lynn Chadwick will be the subject of a major retrospective at Houghton Hall in Norfolk, running from May to October. Organized by Pangolin London, the exhibition features 30 works spanning four decades, including his signature kinetic sculptures and iconic "couples" figures, with several pieces coming directly from the artist's estate.

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museum exhibitions schedule Mar 4, 2026 visibility 15 link 1 artist, 1 gallery

Can you feel the love tonight? Elton John's cosy family portrait captured by Catherine Opie

The National Portrait Gallery in London has unveiled a new family portrait of Sir Elton John, his husband David Furnish, and their two sons, captured by the acclaimed American photographer Catherine Opie. Taken at the family's home in Old Windsor, the image depicts the group in their library alongside their pet Labradors. The work is a centerpiece of Opie’s major retrospective, "Catherine Opie: To Be Seen," which opens this week.

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article local schedule Mar 3, 2026 visibility 16 link 4 artists, 1 gallery

How a midlife crisis led artist Julia Dault to embrace the hyper-local

Acclaimed Canadian abstract artist Julia Dault is shifting her focus from the international blue-chip art circuit toward community-based engagement. Following a period of personal reflection, Dault established Hot Pizza, a community art studio in Toronto dedicated to the motto "art for everyone," while simultaneously debuting her latest solo exhibition, "Primary Information," at Bradley Ertaskiran in Montreal.

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article local schedule Feb 25, 2026 visibility 15 link 26 artists, 5 galleries

NEXT in the Gallery: March art is NFL photography, Empty Bowls and a giant egg

Pittsburgh’s art scene is set for a diverse series of openings this March, ranging from historical sports photography to contemporary textile art. Highlights include Michael Zagaris’s 60-year retrospective of NFL photography at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, the first U.S. solo exhibition for English photographer Ajamu X at Silver Eye Center for Photography, and solo shows by Nicole Renee Ryan and Abby Franzen-Sheehan. The month also features collaborative exhibitions like "What We Carry," which pairs Penny Mateer’s political quilts with Dante Campudoni’s psychological paintings.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 12, 2026 visibility 23 link 22 artists, 1 gallery

Plan Your Travel Year: 8 Art Shows Worth Traveling for This Year

Major museums across the United States are launching significant exhibitions in 2026, including retrospectives of Frida Kahlo in Houston and Nick Cave in Washington, D.C., and a landmark show on sculptor Edmonia Lewis in Salem. These shows are part of a broader cultural moment, with many institutions mounting exhibitions to coincide with the nation's 250th anniversary, aiming to reframe art historical narratives and highlight previously overlooked artists.

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trending_up market schedule Dec 29, 2025 visibility 23 link 9 artists, 1 gallery

India’s art market sees major resurgence in 2025; M F Hussain’s work breaks record

India's art market experienced a major resurgence in 2025, driven by record auction sales for modernists like M.F. Husain, Tyeb Mehta, and V.S. Gaitonde. Husain's 'Gram Yatra' became the first Indian painting to sell for over USD 10 million, setting a new benchmark. The boom is fueled by India's strong economy, rising private wealth, digital platforms, and increased global recognition. The India Art Fair in Delhi and the launch of India Art Fair Contemporary in Mumbai highlighted strong sales, with galleries selling 90% of their stands on preview day. A reduction in India's goods and services tax on art from 12% to 5% further boosted the market, while independent reports estimate Indian art auctions reached Rs 2,456.7 crore, up over 20% from the previous year.

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museum exhibitions schedule Dec 12, 2025 visibility 17 link 12 artists, 2 galleries

Date announced to celebrate landmark reopening of Newcastle Art Gallery

Newcastle Art Gallery will celebrate its landmark reopening on February 27, 2026, with a street party and temporary sculpture park on Laman Street, followed by a three-day opening weekend. The event launches the major exhibition "Iconic Loved Unexpected" on February 28. The expansion, the largest capital works project in City of Newcastle's history, adds 1,600 square meters of exhibition space and 13 galleries, making it the largest public art institution in New South Wales outside Sydney. The project was funded through 16 years of fundraising and perseverance.

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museum exhibitions schedule Nov 7, 2025 visibility 16 link 7 artists, 2 galleries

Three key takeaways from Lagos’s newest African art symposium

The second week of November 2025 marks Lagos Art Week, featuring the 10th edition of Art X Lagos, West Africa’s leading international art fair, and the 15th edition of Lagos Photo Festival, now a biennial. A new symposium, Re: assemblages, hosted by the Alliance Française de Lagos and organized by the Guest Artists Space and Yinka Shonibare Foundations, brought together cultural practitioners from across Africa and the diaspora to discuss African and Afro-diasporic art archives. Key takeaways include the importance of archives as living tools for shaping the future, concerns about restricted access to the archives of late curators Okwui Enwezor and Bisi Silva, and the need for restitution efforts to incorporate African knowledge systems and language, not just the return of objects.

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article local schedule Oct 9, 2025 visibility 14 link 5 artists, 2 galleries

HOPE Outdoor Gallery Makes Its Long-Awaited Return

The HOPE Outdoor Gallery, a beloved open-air graffiti art space in Austin, is preparing to reopen after six years of closure. Founder Andi Scull announced that the new site, located on an 8-acre plot near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, is purpose-built with four distinct sectors including a courtyard, a roofless circular structure, a garden, and a village of shipping containers. The layout is designed to spell out "HOPE" when viewed from planes landing or departing. The original location on Baylor Street closed in 2018, and the team has been working since then to secure a new home, with the goal of opening before the end of the year, pending permits.

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article culture schedule Aug 11, 2025 visibility 9 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

Working as an Artist in Hong Kong (Michelle Fung)

Michelle Fung reflects on the realities of working as an artist in Hong Kong, dispelling the romantic myth of the bohemian artist. She describes the city's high cost of living, lack of affordable studio space, and the need for artists to take on multiple jobs—from teaching to selling secondhand handbags—to survive. Fung notes that while Hong Kong offers a vibrant art scene with over 70 galleries and a dozen museums, most artists cannot rely on gallery sales alone. She also critiques the Hong Kong Arts Development Council's grant system, which covers project expenses but provides minimal artist fees, contrasting it with more generous systems in Canada and the Netherlands.

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article local schedule Aug 11, 2025 visibility 19 link 13 artists, 1 gallery

Art in Wisconsin: A Guide for Collectors, Curators and the Curious

This article, written by Brian Hieggelke, serves as an editorial introduction to a special issue focused on the visual art scene in Wisconsin. It contrasts the state's art world with that of neighboring Illinois, highlighting Wisconsin's unique, friendly quirkiness and its abundance of self-taught artists. The piece recounts a visit to the inaugural Door County Contemporary art fair in Fish Creek, noting the small scale but immense charm, and the multi-hyphenate nature of Wisconsin's art players who are simultaneously artists, gallerists, and writers. The article then provides a table of contents for the issue, covering topics from the Kohler Arts Residency to the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts, and introduces several contributors including artists, writers, and educators.

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article culture schedule Jul 28, 2025 visibility 18 link 13 artists, 1 gallery

The Myth of the “Emerging” Black Artist: Ageism and Access in the Art World

The article, written by Chenoa Baker, critiques the art world's labeling system that categorizes artists as emerging, mid-career, or established. It argues that these labels are particularly harmful to Black artists, who are often kept in the "emerging" category for years despite significant achievements, collections, and decades of practice. The piece highlights the cases of Cheryl Miller, a self-taught analog photographer whose work is held by major institutions yet who had to "re-emerge" after relocating, and Ifé Franklin, a queer Black artist whose career was sidelined by systemic erasure and who is now being honored as an "elder" artist. The article connects these labels to ageism, lack of access to elite schools and galleries, and the undervaluing of self-taught artists and those working outside traditional art centers.

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trending_up market schedule Jun 4, 2025 visibility 14 link 11 artists, 6 galleries

Artworks That Give Back. Our Selection of 10 Artists at the Artis Arundo Spotlight.

The article highlights the Artis Arundo Spotlight, a chapter of the TOP CHARITY Art exhibition in Warsaw, featuring 10 contemporary artists including Helena Stiasny, Courage Hunke, Aleksandra Liput, and Zuzanna Szary. Their works are available in an online charity auction until June 8, 2025, with proceeds supporting artist grants, residencies, and project funding. The exhibition, held at the King John III Palace Museum in Wilanów, also includes a preview of the OmenaArt Foundation's African art collection, a Sculpture Garden with Opera Gallery, and a tribute to Amedeo Modigliani's Tête de Cariatide.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 23, 2025 visibility 16 link 9 artists, 3 galleries

‘I like pushing boundaries’: Yinka Shonibare on his landmark art show in Madagascar

British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare has opened his first major solo exhibition in Africa at Fondation H in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The show, which occupies the foundation's 2,200-square-meter historic building, features installations drawn from his catalog, including his signature use of Ankara print fabrics. The exhibition marks a significant milestone for Shonibare, who had previously attempted to mount a large solo show in Lagos but was thwarted by infrastructure limitations.

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article local schedule Apr 17, 2026 source 4 sources visibility 18 link 22 artists, 5 galleries

Boulder County’s latest art exhibits

The Boulder County arts community is hosting a diverse array of exhibitions across its galleries and museums this spring. Key highlights include Jorge Vinent’s environmentally focused works at Ana’s Art Gallery, the group exhibition "Yes &…" at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, and a historical exploration of segregation at the Collective Community Arts Center. The region is also showcasing student work from the Boulder Valley School District and various solo presentations by local artists like Rodney Carswell and Jessica Rohrer.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 13, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 21 link 6 artists

MMCA exhibition explores 80 years of artistic exchanges between Korea, Japan

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) in Korea, in collaboration with the Yokohama Museum of Art, has organized "Art between Korea and Japan since 1945," an exhibition opening at MMCA's Gwacheon branch. Featuring about 200 works by 43 artists and teams, including Paik Nam-june, Lee Ufan, Lee Bul, Jiro Takamatsu, Takashi Murakami, and Koki Tanaka, the show traces 80 years of artistic exchanges between the two countries. It is structured in five sections, beginning with a tribute to Zainichi Koreans, and highlights key works such as Paik's 1986 satellite project "Bye Bye Kipling." The exhibition runs through September 27.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 1, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 43 link 23 artists

14 artists having major museum moments in 2026

The article previews 14 artists who will have major museum exhibitions in 2026, highlighting key shows such as a long-awaited US retrospective of Marcel Duchamp, a Calder exhibition in Paris, and a Rothko show in Florence. It also details concurrent auction highlights at Christie's New York, including works from the S.I. Newhouse collection by Brancusi, Lichtenstein, Matisse, and Pollock. Specific exhibitions covered include "Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a Roy Lichtenstein retrospective at the Whitney Museum, and multiple European shows for Constantin Brancusi's 150th anniversary.

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trending_up market schedule Apr 23, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 52 link 76 artists

KAWS | Untitled (KAWS X Mocad) (2019)

Bidding has concluded for KAWS's 2019 screenprint, *Untitled (KAWS X Mocad)*, a limited-edition work produced for the artist's solo exhibition "Alone Again" at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. The work was offered through Palm Beach Modern Auctions, with detailed condition reports and terms available to prospective bidders.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 17, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 44 link 24 artists

‘Ugly’ but ‘beautiful’: LACMA finally unveils controversial new Geffen Galleries — was it worth the wait?

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has finally unveiled its new David Geffen Galleries, a $724 million concrete and glass structure designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. Spanning Wilshire Boulevard, the 110,000-square-foot elevated gallery space will house 1,700 works from the museum’s permanent collection, including masterpieces by Francis Bacon, Henri Matisse, and Katsushika Hokusai. The building is scheduled to open to the public on April 19, marking the completion of a massive campus expansion that has been nearly two decades in the making.

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trending_up market schedule Feb 27, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 17 link 12 artists

David Hockney’s First English Landscape Painting Heads to Sotheby’s London’s Auction Block

David Hockney’s 1965 painting "English Garden" is set to be auctioned at Sotheby’s London during its modern and contemporary evening sale on March 4. Estimated to fetch between £2.5 million and £3.5 million, the work is historically significant as the artist’s first foray into English landscape painting. Interestingly, Hockney painted the vibrant scene from memory and a photograph in American Vogue while he was living in Boulder, Colorado.

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trending_up market schedule Apr 24, 2026 source 3 sources visibility 41 link 6 artists, 1 gallery

Cy Twombly | Untitled | Art & Prints

This article is a listing for Cy Twombly's artwork "Untitled" (1960-61), a graphite and wax crayon on paper piece offered at Christie's. It provides a detailed biography of the artist, noting his birth in Lexington, Virginia, his studies at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Art Students League of New York, and Black Mountain College, and his permanent move to Rome in 1957. The listing includes his major exhibitions, such as retrospectives at MoMA and the Whitney Museum, and highlights his high auction record of $70.5 million for "Untitled" (1970) at Sotheby's in 2015.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 15, 2026 visibility 17 link 4 artists, 4 galleries

Artists turn to textiles as they excavate history at Nada New York

At the New Art Dealers Alliance (Nada) New York fair, running until 17 May, multiple artists are presenting works that heavily incorporate textiles to explore themes of culture, belonging, and history. Artists such as Keith Lafuente (with SoMad), Polina Osipova (with JO-HS), and Griselda Rosas (with Luis De Jesus Los Angeles) use fabric and sewing techniques to examine histories of inequality, migration, and labor. Rosas embroiders over painted paper using imagery from Mexican codices, Osipova prints family photos onto traditional Chuvash fabric, and Lafuente repurposes scraps from Oscar de la Renta to comment on global labor inequalities. Other participants like Ruth Owens (with Voltz Clarke Gallery) use textiles in lightbox works to tell personal stories of migration and abduction.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 1, 2026 visibility 23 link 9 artists, 3 galleries

Conductor Launches in Brooklyn With Venice Biennale-Bound Artists and Immersive Projects

Conductor, a new art fair hosted by Powerhouse Arts, opened in Brooklyn on Wednesday night, drawing over 800 visitors within hours. The fair features 28 galleries and 20 special projects, with installations spilling out of traditional booths into shared spaces. Highlights include House of Silence, a tent-like structure by Turkish artist Vuslat and architect Sana Frini; Retorno (2022) by Juan José Barboza-Gubo, presented by Praise Shadows Gallery; and works by Beya Gille Gacha, who is set to appear in the Cameroon Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. Fair director Adrianna Farietta noted that some galleries had to withdraw due to the war in Iran, but the result remains an inclusive and immersive event.

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