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article policy schedule Jan 30, 2026 visibility 31 link 15 artists, 61 galleries

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A significant number of New York art galleries, including major players like Pace Gallery, David Zwirner, and Marian Goodman, will close on January 30 to join a nationwide general strike protesting expanded Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The strike is a response to allegations of federal overreach, including the use of deadly force against protestors and the detention of Native Americans, which have fueled widespread outrage.

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trending_up market schedule Jan 23, 2026 visibility 29 link 32 artists, 4 galleries

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The FOG Design+Art fair in San Francisco opened with a glitzy preview gala at Fort Mason Center, serving as a fundraiser for SFMOMA's education initiatives. VIP tickets started at $10,000 for the first hour, and by 7 p.m., the event filled to capacity as prices dropped to $250. Dealers reported a different energy this year, partly due to the recent Los Angeles wildfires affecting many participating galleries. Sales were strong, with New York dealer Ales Ortuzar selling multiple works by Suzanne Jackson in the first few hours. Local collector Sonya Yu, a recent ARTnews Top 200 listee, highlighted the resilience and sophistication of the Bay Area art community.

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trending_up market schedule Jan 14, 2026 visibility 27 link 10 artists, 5 galleries

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The Peter Hujar Archive and Foundation has left Pace Gallery and will now be jointly represented by New York-based gallery Ortuzar and Fraenkel Gallery in San Francisco. The archive will continue working with Mai 36 Galerie in Zürich and Maureen Paley in London on select projects. Ortuzar founder Ales Ortuzar expressed deep personal excitement about representing Hujar, who will be the first photographer the gallery has represented since its founding in 2018. The gallery plans two concurrent exhibitions this spring: a recreation of Hujar's 1986 show at Gracie Mansion and a group show featuring artists from his circle.

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The ARTnews industry moves column for November 19, 2025 reports several gallery and institutional changes: Ortuzar partners with the Claire Falkenstein Foundation for a multi-year initiative including a booth at Art Basel Miami Beach and a 2026 exhibition at the San Diego Museum of Art; Jessica Silverman now co-represents GaHee Park with Perrotin; Gurr Johns appoints Robert Goff as president of private sales and Tabor Story as director of private sales; Tara Downs adds Diné/Tlingit artist Nizhonniya Austin to its roster; Kohler Arts/Industry announces its 2026 residency cohort of 12 artists; Upsilon Gallery names Camilla Previ managing director in Milan. The column also highlights the record-breaking $236.4 million sale of Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' at Sotheby's, the highest price for any modern artwork at auction.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 5, 2025 visibility 23 link 21 artists, 46 galleries

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Frieze has announced the exhibitor lists for its two concurrent October fairs in London: Frieze London and Frieze Masters, which will run from October 15 to 19 in Regent's Park. Frieze London will feature around 160 galleries, including blue-chip names like Gagosian, Pace, Hauser & Wirth, and David Zwirner, alongside 58 London-based galleries. Frieze Masters, with some 120 exhibitors, will be the first edition under the direction of Emanuela Tarizzo. Curated sections include Artist-to-Artist at Frieze London, where artists nominate peers, and Spotlight at Frieze Masters, organized by Valerie Cassel Oliver. Frieze Sculpture, curated by Fatoş Üstek, will run from September 17 to November 2 in the English Gardens.

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trending_up market schedule May 14, 2026 visibility 11 link 38 artists, 12 galleries

$2.2 million El Anatsui work leads Frieze New York 2026 sales.

Frieze New York 2026 opened its 15th edition at The Shed in Manhattan on May 13th with a VIP preview, drawing collectors, museum directors, artists, and celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Julia Fox, and Sharon Stone. The fair features 68 galleries from 25 countries and runs through May 17th, with a $2.2 million work by El Anatsui leading reported sales.

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trending_up market schedule May 15, 2026 source 2 sources visibility 7 link 14 artists, 7 galleries

For young dealers, being in New York is key to surviving and thriving

The article examines how young art dealers in New York are adapting to the city's high costs and competitive market during the May art season. It highlights galleries like Europa, Esther, and Gordon Robichaux participating in multiple fairs simultaneously, such as Frieze New York and Independent New York, to maximize sales and visibility. Dealers like Pali Kashi and Silke Lindner emphasize strategic resourcefulness, with some sales already covering fair costs, while referencing artist Josh Kline's essay on how real estate pressures stifle artistic risk-taking.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 7, 2025 visibility 20 link 36 artists, 8 galleries

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Gordon Robichaux, a gallery located on the ninth floor of a high-rise in New York's Union Square, has opened two exhibitions dedicated to the late artist and curator Jenni Crain, who died suddenly from Covid-19 in 2021 at age 30. The shows feature an unrealized floor sculpture by Crain, completed by her foundation and collaborators, and an untitled exhibition including works by artists who influenced her, such as Tee Corinne, March Avery, and Kate Millett. The gallery is also dedicating its booth at Frieze New York to Crain, highlighting her role as a friend, curator, and salesperson during the gallery's early years.

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article news schedule Jan 21, 2026 visibility 23 link 18 artists, 6 galleries

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This week's art industry roundup covers a flurry of developments across art fairs, auction houses, galleries, and museums. A new boutique fair called Enzo will launch alongside Frieze Los Angeles in an Echo Park warehouse with 10 New York galleries, while Felix Los Angeles returns to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with 50 exhibitors. Art Cologne's revived Palma Mallorca fair announces 88 exhibitors for its April debut. At auction, Christie's London will offer the Vanthournout collection of modernist and Surrealist works, including a Magritte painting estimated at $4.7 million, while Bonhams sells rare Oscar Wilde materials and three Bob Ross paintings. In gallery news, Roland Augustine steps down at Luhring Augustine, Lehmann Maupin opens a London space, and several galleries announce new artist representations. Museums see leadership changes at the Park Avenue Armory and Wrightwood 659, and the Rijksmuseum plans a new sculpture garden.

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article culture schedule Apr 14, 2026 visibility 61 link 7 artists, 1 gallery

‘They accomplished so much, even as they were dying’: the groundbreaking gay art of Peter Hujar and Paul Thek

Author and Frieze Magazine editor-in-chief Andrew Durbin has released a dual biography titled 'The Wonderful World That Almost Was,' chronicling the lives and creative partnership of Peter Hujar and Paul Thek. The book focuses on their relationship from the mid-1950s through the 1970s, detailing their collaborative influence and the development of their respective practices in photography and sculpture before both died of AIDS-related complications in the late 1980s.

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rate_review review schedule Jun 12, 2025 visibility 13 link 37 artists, 13 galleries

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Cultured magazine's critics roundup highlights several notable New York art exhibitions. Cameron Rowland's "Properties" at Dia Beacon is examined as a landmark Land art installation that uses contractual relations to address racial capitalism, with works available only for rent or loan. Other shows include Feliciano Centurión's "Sol naciente" at Ortuzar, Joshua Caleb Weibley's "Game Transfer Phenomena" at Chart, Ian Miyamura's debut at Bureau, and Laura Owens's new show at Matthew Marks Gallery, each reviewed for their conceptual and aesthetic innovations.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 5, 2025 visibility 24 link 48 artists, 32 galleries

The Ultimate Guide to New York Art Week 2025

New York Art Week 2025 is underway as the international art world converges on the city for a series of major spring fairs. Galerie has surveyed six key fairs—Frieze New York, Independent, TEFAF New York, NADA New York, Future Fair, and Esther II—highlighting standout artworks and notable presentations. Highlights include Jeff Koons' Hulk sculptures at Gagosian, Claire Tabouret's new paintings at Perrotin, and Tuan Andrew Nguyen's kinetic sculptures at James Cohan. Independent returns to Spring Studios with its 16th edition, featuring a new curatorial initiative, Independent Debuts, showcasing 26 emerging artists including Shafei Xia, Laura Footes, and Lewis Brander.

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article news schedule Jun 30, 2025 visibility 14 link 16 artists, 5 galleries

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Cultured magazine's June issue features a mix of celebrity profiles and art-world news. Highlights include Benicio del Toro opening up to Scarlett Johansson about filmmaking, Leslie Bibb sharing summer style tips, and Adrien Brody promoting his solo art show 'Made in America' at Eden on Madison Avenue, alongside his musical pursuits. The issue also introduces Cultured's inaugural Young Dealers List, spotlighting 23 galleries under five years old selected from over 100 recommendations by collectors, advisors, and curators.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 13, 2026 visibility 4 link 19 artists, 10 galleries

The Best Booths at Frieze New York, From Cindy Sherman’s Newest Photos to UFOs

The article reviews the best booths at Frieze New York 2026, held at the Shed in Hudson Yards. It highlights eight standout presentations, including Hauser & Wirth's debut of new Cindy Sherman photographs, Andrew Edlin Gallery's themed booth featuring artists like Paulina Peavy and Melvin Way who explore extraterrestrial themes, and Carlos/Ishikawa's display of Evelyn Taocheng Wang's monumental paintings that engage with Agnes Martin and Georgia O'Keeffe. The author notes that while art fairs prioritize commerce, some galleries successfully balance good art with monetization.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 4, 2026 source 3 sources visibility 24 link 13 artists, 11 galleries

8 Must-See Solo Gallery Shows in May

Galerie magazine has curated a list of eight must-see solo gallery shows across the United States for May, highlighting exhibitions in New York, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Featured artists include Domenico Gnoli at Lévy Gorvy Dayan, John Stezaker at Gray in Chicago, Alison Elizabeth Taylor at Jessica Silverman in San Francisco, Charles Ray at Matthew Marks Gallery and Jeffery Deitch in Los Angeles, Jose Dávila at Sean Kelly, and Peter Hujar at Ortuzar, among others. The article provides details on each artist's practice and the scope of their exhibitions, such as Gnoli's largest U.S. show in five decades and Hujar's restaging of his final solo exhibition.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jan 3, 2026 visibility 22 link 20 artists, 5 galleries

art international artists to watch 2026 biennials

Cultured magazine has published a preview of artists to watch in 2026, focusing on the upcoming biennial season. The article features insights from a dozen industry insiders, including Diya Vij of Powerhouse Arts, who highlights Guadalupe Maravilla's healing-focused practice; Allan Schwartzman, who champions Yoko Ono's underrecognized legacy; Hans Ulrich Obrist, who anticipates Koo Jeong A's multisensory exhibitions; and Victoria M. Rogers, who spotlights Akinsanya Kambon's politically charged ceramics. Major events in 2026 include the 61st Venice Biennale (opening after the death of commissioner Koyo Kouoh), new Art Basel and Frieze fairs in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, and expansions at LACMA and the New Museum.

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 22, 2026 visibility 23 link 8 artists, 1 gallery

Fraenkel Gallery Partners with New York’s Metrograph for Artist-Curated Series

Fraenkel Gallery has partnered with New York's Metrograph theater to present a film series curated by six of its represented artists. The series, titled "Fraenkel Gallery Presents," runs from May 8–17, with each artist selecting a film and several introducing their screenings. The collaboration includes an opening event featuring artist Carrie Mae Weems and director Joel Coen.

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museum exhibitions schedule Feb 23, 2026 visibility 30 link 8 artists, 26 galleries

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Art Basel has unveiled the exhibitor list for its 2026 flagship Swiss edition, featuring 290 galleries from 43 countries. The fair, scheduled for June 18–21, will include 21 first-time participants and an expanded 'Premiere' sector for recent works. Notable shifts include four galleries debuting directly in the main sector and the introduction of public commissions by Nairy Baghramian and Ibrahim Mahama as part of the inaugural Art Basel Awards.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 14, 2026 visibility 5 link 7 artists, 7 galleries

With New Tribeca Outpost, Gratin Gallery Doubles Down on Young Artists

Gratin Gallery, founded by Talal Abillama, is opening a new outpost in Tribeca at 15 White Street, leased for ten years. The space will debut on May 15 with “Blinds and Shutters,” the first U.S. solo exhibition of Spanish sculptor Mónica Mays. The gallery, which started on Avenue B in 2022 and later moved to Grand Street, is expanding despite a challenging art market. Abillama cites the need to be closer to collectors who avoid the 15-minute walk from Tribeca to Chinatown. The new location sits near Luhring Augustine and Ortuzar Projects, and will officially open in November after renovations.

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museum exhibitions schedule Sep 22, 2025 visibility 20 link 26 artists, 4 galleries

15 Women-Led Art Shows to See in New York This Fall

The article lists 15 women-led art shows to see in New York this fall, highlighting exhibitions at venues such as the Alice Austen House, David Zwirner, NYU's Grey Art Museum, and others. Featured artists include Meryl Meisler, Sasha Gordon, June Edmonds, June Leaf, Karen Barbour, María Berrío, and Sissi Farassat, with shows running from September through February.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 4, 2025 visibility 23 link 35 artists, 7 galleries

15 Art Shows to See in Los Angeles This Summer

Los Angeles art institutions are presenting a diverse array of summer exhibitions, ranging from career-spanning surveys to historical reassessments. Highlights include Jeffrey Gibson's beadwork at the Broad, a survey of Barbara T. Smith's early Xerox works at the Marciano Art Foundation, a retrospective of Noah Davis at the Hammer Museum, and a group show at the California African American Museum addressing the legacy of Altadena's Black community after the Eaton Fire. Other notable shows include Nancy Buchanan's retrospective, Will Rawls at the ICA LA, Karl Haendel at the Weisman Museum, and a Jack Kirby exhibition at the Skirball Cultural Center.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 3, 2025 visibility 27 link 28 artists, 8 galleries

11 Must-See Museum Exhibitions This Summer

This article highlights 11 must-see museum exhibitions for summer 2025, curated by Monica Jae Yeon Moon. Key shows include Melissa Joseph's site-specific installation 'Tender' at the Brooklyn Museum, a comprehensive solo exhibition of 18th-century Dutch still life painter Rachel Ruysch at the Toledo Museum of Art and Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and a queer photography exhibition at the Getty Center. Other notable events include the Venice Architecture Biennale, Berlin Biennale, and Ljubljana Biennial, with a focus on women artists like Emily Kam Kngwarray and Takako Yamaguchi receiving overdue recognition.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 5, 2025 visibility 24 link 25 artists, 9 galleries

8 Must-See Solo Gallery Shows in May

Galerie magazine has curated a list of eight must-see solo gallery shows across the United States for May, spanning from New York to Miami and Los Angeles. Featured artists include Takako Yamaguchi at Ortuzar in New York, Enzo Cucchi at Vito Schnabel Gallery, Iván Argote at Perrotin, and Kang Seung Lee, among others, with exhibitions showcasing a range of styles from hybrid transnational paintings to Neo-expressionist works and conceptual installations.

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trending_up market schedule May 9, 2025 visibility 18 link 8 artists, 7 galleries

Tefaf New York: determination in the face of Trump’s tariff chaos

Tefaf New York returns to the Park Avenue Armory with 91 exhibitors from four continents, presenting 7,000 years of art amid uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump's recently announced tariff regime. The fair's director, Leanne Jagtiani, sent a letter to exhibitors acknowledging the "significant impacts" on the industry, assuring them of close communication with shippers and legal advisers, and advocating for the exclusion of artworks from potential EU reciprocal tariffs. While artworks are understood to be exempt, antiques and contemporary works in unconventional materials may be subject to the new tariffs, creating confusion among dealers and collectors.

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museum exhibitions schedule May 8, 2025 visibility 18 link 9 artists, 3 galleries

In pictures: Rujeko Hockley’s Frieze favourites

Rujeko Hockley, an associate curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art, shares her personal highlights from Frieze art fair, selecting works by artists including Joey Terrill, Chitra Ganesh, Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley, Ernie Barnes, Jeremy Frey, Maia Ruth Lee, Beverly Buchanan, and Luana Vitra. Each selection is accompanied by Hockley's commentary on the themes and techniques that draw her to the pieces, ranging from new media and biographical elements to Indigenous craft and migration narratives.

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trending_up market schedule May 6, 2025 visibility 15 link 6 artists, 5 galleries

Tefaf New York wish list: objects and treasures to suit every collector’s taste

Tefaf New York presents a curated wish list of objects and treasures catering to diverse collector tastes. Highlights include Lee Bontecou's monumental mixed-media sculpture 'Untitled (1980-2001)' shown by Ortuzar and Marc Selwyn Fine Art, a rare René Magritte collage from 1926 offered by Di Donna Galleries, an ancient Egyptian bronze Osiris statue from David Aaron, and an Aboriginal painting by Mantua Nangala from Salon 94. Each piece is accompanied by price estimates and provenance details, reflecting the fair's focus on high-quality, historically significant works.

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museum exhibitions schedule Aug 9, 2025 visibility 22 link 21 artists

The 7 Best Art Shows to See This Fall, From N.Y.C. to San Francisco

The article previews seven major art exhibitions opening across the United States this fall, from New York City to San Francisco. Highlights include a rare U.S. retrospective of Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the first comprehensive U.S. survey of Afro-Cuban surrealist Wifredo Lam at the Museum of Modern Art, and a long-overdue museum retrospective for multimedia artist Suzanne Jackson at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Other featured shows include Yoko Ono's traveling retrospective at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

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article culture schedule Apr 9, 2026 visibility 17 link 13 artists, 4 galleries

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In 2015, photographer Peter Hujar experienced a mainstream resurgence when his work appeared on the cover of Hanya Yanagihara's novel *A Little Life*, in a campaign for menswear designer Patrik Ervell, and at Christie's, where his 1973 photograph *Candy Darling on Her Deathbed* sold for $50,000. Now, two new publications—*Stay Away From Nothing* and *The Wonderful World That Almost Was*—focus on Hujar's complex relationship with sculptor Paul Thek, who died nine months after Hujar from AIDS complications. Author Andrew Durbin, who wrote *The Wonderful World That Almost Was* and curated the group show "How Beautiful This Living Thing Is" at New York's Ortuzar gallery, discusses their elusive bond, rivalry, and the queer social dynamics that shaped their lives and art.

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museum exhibitions schedule Jun 26, 2025 visibility 12 link 8 artists, 2 galleries

takako yamaguchi moca los angeles show

Takako Yamaguchi, a Japanese-born artist based in Los Angeles since 1987, will receive her first solo museum show in the city at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) starting June 29, 2025. The exhibition will feature 10 new seascapes in MOCA's Grand Avenue space, following a period of heightened attention including a 2023 show at Ortuzar gallery, inclusion in the 2024 Whitney Biennial, and record-breaking auction sales. In an interview with Cultured, Yamaguchi discusses her ambivalent relationship with the actual sea—she lives near the coast but rarely visits—and explains that her seascapes are inspired by other artists' depictions, such as Marsden Hartley and Rockwell Kent, filtered through her own lens of "semi-abstraction in reverse."

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museum exhibitions schedule Apr 28, 2026 visibility 36 link 30 artists, 10 galleries

Bold Solos, Global Dialogues: Inside Frieze New York 2026

Frieze New York 2026 will return to The Shed from May 13–17, featuring an expansive program of solo, dual, and curated presentations. The fair brings together 33 New York galleries alongside international exhibitors, with strong solo booths by Virginia Jaramillo (Hales), Akinsanya Kambon (Ortuzar and Marc Selwyn Fine Art), and Kelly Sinnapah Mary (James Cohan). Dual presentations include mor charpentier pairing Anas Albraehe and Nohemí Pérez, and Nara Roesler showing Jonathas de Andrade with Marcelo Silveira. Blue-chip galleries like Hauser & Wirth, White Cube, and Gagosian will present works by major artists including Cindy Sherman, Tracey Emin, and Nan Goldin. The Focus section, curated by Lumi Tan, highlights 11 emerging galleries with solo presentations by Antoni Miralda, Seba Calfuqueo, Reika Takebayashi, and Aki Goto.

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