art market minute jul 21

Emily Kam Kngwarray, the prolific Aboriginal artist who began painting in her 70s, is receiving belated international recognition nearly two decades after her death. A landmark survey of her work is currently on view at Tate Modern in London, while major galleries and auction houses are selling her pieces for record prices. The article, part of Artnet News's 'Art Market Minute' series, examines which of Kngwarray's works fetch the highest prices and where market growth potential remains.

Folklore, mythology and tradition: five must-see shows at London Gallery Weekend

London Gallery Weekend features several exhibitions that draw on folklore, mythology, and traditional processes, offering a counterpoint to the AI-dominated art world. The article highlights five female artists whose shows span from Argentina to Australia to South Korea: Anna Perach at Richard Saltoun explores ancient folklore and identity through tufted sculptures; Francis Upritchard at Kate MacGarry presents uncanny sculptures inspired by mythology and science fiction; and Soyoung Hyun at IMT Gallery examines memory and ritual through clay vessels and shadow works. Other shows include indigenous Aboriginal artist Emily Kam Kngwarray and New Zealand-born Upritchard, who borrows from diverse cultural sources.

Exhibition | Emily Kam Kngwarray, 'My Country' at Pace Gallery, London, United Kingdom

Pace Gallery in London is presenting 'My Country,' the first solo exhibition of works by renowned Australian artist Emily Kam Kngwarray in the UK, in collaboration with D’Lan Contemporary. Running from June 6 to August 8, the show traces Kngwarray's artistic evolution from early organic forms to vibrant dot-filled color fields and minimalist compositions, coinciding with a major survey at Tate Modern opening in July. The exhibition includes historical and contemporary batiks by artists inspired by her pioneering practice, alongside key paintings such as 'Harmony of Spring' (1990) and 'Desert Storm' (1992).

New York Galleries: Openings and Closings of the Week (11/11—11/16)

New York Galleries: Openings and Closings (02/09-02/15)

A comprehensive list of gallery exhibitions opening and closing in New York City for the week of February 9-15, 2026, has been published. The schedule includes openings at major galleries like Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, and Matthew Marks, featuring artists such as Michael Heizer, Felix Gonzalez-Torres, and Anish Kapoor, alongside shows at smaller spaces. The list also notes the final weekend to see exhibitions at venues including Tanya Bonakdar Gallery and Alexander Gray Associates.