NEW YORK, NY.- The Museum of Modern Art presents Architects of Liberation: Modernism in Western Africa, the first major exhibition to examine modern architecture from the late 1950s through the early 1980s in the context of political independence in the region. On view from July 5, 2026, through January 2, 2027, in the The Robert B. Menschel Galleries on the Museum’s third floor, the exhibition highlights the independence period as a prolific time of architectural production, during which leaders of newly founded African nations sought to redefine themselves and their countries in contrast to colonial rule. This new architectural identity engaged deeply with broader political ideas of Pan-Africanism and Africanization, which were promoted by new leaders and governments. Spanning seven countries—Benin, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and Togo—the show has been organized around anchor projects that serve as entry points into categories such as cityscapes, education ... More
ARLES.- LUMA Arles announces Correspondences, an evolving collaboration between Soundwalk Collective, led by artist Stephan Crasneanscki with producer Simone Merli, and iconic writer, artist, and performer Patti Smith. Arising from over a decade of conversations, Correspondences brings together sound, film, and poetry to conjure landscapes where artistic creation, scientific imagination, and political struggle are set against the fragility of the natural world. Showcased at LUMA Arles as an immersive installation, the exhibition marks the first major European presentation of the project. It brings together the complete body of Correspondences audiovisual works produced to date—eight films created between 2023 and 2026—as well as two new works commissioned by LUMA and anchored in the Camargue. Alongside these works, the exhibition also ... More
After Joan Miro ceramic art disk rondel, 1956, with Artigas pottery mark to reverse with Miro. [8 H x 8.25 W]. Sold for $19,500.
GLEN COVE, NY.-Roland Auctions NY presented their Saturday, June 27th, 2026 Multi-Estates Auction, being their first of the summer season, with a special selection of Contemporary and Fine Art, along with a superb collection of carved Chinese Jade objects, all turning out to be the top sellers at the auction. Of course, lots in all other areas, from various prominent estates, had a prominent presence as well, including Sculpture, Decorative Arts, 20th Century Modern, Antique & Vintage Furniture, Textiles, Silver, Gold and Silver Jewelry, Rugs, Collectibles and Lighting. In keeping with Roland’s always strong sales in Contemporary and Fine Art, the top lot of the day was an After Joan Miro ceramic art disk rondel, 1956, with Artigas pottery mark to reverse with Miro. [8" H x 8.25" W], selling for $19,500, while a Grant Wood (American, 1891-1942) "Doorway - Cluny Museum Paris," oil on board, likely from early ... More
David Noveliers, La procesión de gigantes en Bruselas el 31 de mayo de 1615. Oil on canvas, 119 x 327 cm 1616 Madrid, Museo Nacional del Prado.
MADRID.- The Museo Nacional del Prado is presenting for the first time in its galleries The Procession of Giants in Brussels on 31 May 1615, a historically significant painting by the Flemish artist David Noveliers. The work, painted in Brussels in 1616 and acquired by Spain’s Ministry of Culture in 2024, is now on view in Room 80 alongside three other canvases from the same remarkable series. The painting belongs to an exceptional group originally commissioned by Archduchess Isabella Clara Eugenia and Archduke Albert of Austria, rulers of the Southern Netherlands on behalf of the Spanish Monarchy. The series recorded the festivities held in Brussels in May 1615, celebrations in which the couple themselves took part. With this new presentation, the Prado now brings together four of the six surviving paintings from what was once a set of eight large canvases. Two others are held by the Victoria and ... More
NEW YORK, NY.- Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “Ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression. Starting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, ... More
The first volume of Creadoras del Prado (Women Creators of the Prado), dedicated to Christina of Sweden. Museo Nacional del Prado.
MADRID.- The Museo Nacional del Prado is opening a new chapter in its ongoing research into the role of women in art history with the launch of Women Creators of the Prado, a publishing series that will explore the lives and legacies of women who helped shape the museum’s collections. The new series, presented under the framework of the Prado’s long-running project “The Prado in Feminine,” begins with a volume dedicated to Christina of Sweden, one of the most fascinating figures of Baroque Europe. The publication coincides with the 400th anniversary of her birth and highlights her decisive role in the formation of the Prado’s classical sculpture collection. Directed by art historian Noelia García Pérez, who also leads “The Prado in Feminine,” and Carlos G. Navarro, the museum’s curator of 19th-century painting, the series will eventually include fifteen volumes. Each book will focus on a woman whose work, patronage, collecting, ... More
Exhibition view „Monet on the Normandy Coast. The Discovery of Étretat“.
FRANKFURT.- With over a quarter of a million visitors (252,148), the major highlight exhibition “Monet on the Normandy Coast. The Discovery of Étretat” came to a successful close yesterday. This makes the exhibition, following “Making van Gogh. A German Love Story” (2019/20), the most successful Städel exhibition of the past ten years and one of the five most-visited exhibitions in the history of the Städel Museum. With “Monet on the Normandy Coast”, open from 19 March until 5 July, the Städel Museum explored the artistic discovery of Étretat. The former fishing village on the Normandy coast had a significant influence on modern painting: its impressive cliff landscape captivated numerous artists in the 19th century. Depictions of the coast by artists including Claude Monet, Gustave Courbet, Eugène Delacroix and Henri Matisse made this remote place famous beyond the borders of France. The exhibition brought together around 170 outstanding paintings, drawings, photogra ... More
Old Masters Evening Sale at Sotheby's London, July 2026. Photo: Rayan Bamhayan, Courtesy Sotheby's.
LONDON.- In 1506, when the legendary ancient marble sculpture of Laocoön and his sons was unearthed in Rome, crowds gathered to admire this ‘singular miracle of art’. Tonight at Sotheby’s, a rare early bronze cast of that same sculpture generated similar excitement. The first lot in an evening that totalled £51.3m / $68m (est. £32.1-46.4m), the Hamilton Laocoön was pursued by four determined bidders over the course of fifteen minutes. Among them was a private collector from Asia and a Contemporary collector who had never before bid in this field, represented on the phone by Sotheby's Chairman of Modern & Contemporary Art, Alex Branczik. Together, the four contenders took the final price to £13.6m / $18.1m (est. £2-3 million) - the second highest price for any pre-Modern sculpture sold at auction and the highest price ever paid for a Neoclassical sculpture at auction. “This evening’s results represent a resounding endorsement of the power of Old Masters to captivate coll ... More
Original Kentucky Fried Chicken Printing Blocks.
SHELBYVILLE, KY.- One of the most comprehensive collections of personal Colonel Harland Sanders memorabilia ever brought to public auction will be available to collectors, historians, entrepreneurs, and fans on July 28, 2026, at Claudia Sanders Restaurant in Shelbyville, Ky. Many of the artifacts originate from Blackwood Hall, the longtime home of Colonel and Claudia Sanders, where the couple lived for approximately 25 years. Franchise owners from around the world traveled to Shelbyville to learn directly from Sanders, often gathering at Blackwood Hall to study the cooking techniques, hospitality standards, and business practices that helped build one of the world's most recognizable restaurant brands. The artifacts have been preserved by the Settle family, who purchased both Blackwood Hall and the Claudia Sanders Dinner House directly from Colonel and Claudia Sanders in 1974. That uninterrupted chain of ownership makes the collection exceptionally rare and provides a level of provenance seldom availabl ... More
The exhibition draws on the collection of Ebrahim Alkazi, one of India’s most influential cultural figures and a uniquely important custodian of Souza’s legacy.
LONDON.- This July and August, Sotheby’s presents The South Asia Edit, a series of exhibitions celebrating six distinct voices in the history of South Asian modern and contemporary art. Rather than proposing a singular narrative, the project showcases the artistic achievement of each artist through a series of focused presentations dedicated to Francis Newton Souza, Mohan Samant, Bhupen Khakhar, Zarina, Zahoor ul Akhlaq and Sheherezade Alam. At the core of The South Asia Edit – on view in Sotheby’s London galleries from 13 July to 7 August – are exceptional and rarely seen groups of works drawn from defining moments within each artist’s oeuvre. The project includes a focused presentation of works by Francis Newton Souza from the Alkazi Collection of Art, exploring the artist’s enduring engagement with Christian imagery. Also featured are Samant’s celebrated Music & Dance series; Khakhar’s ... More
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Abell Auction Co. will present “The Glorya Kaufman Collection: Building Los Angeles” on July 14, offering a distinctive collection of Art Deco and Josef Hoffman furnishings, a rare three-color lithograph by Ed Ruscha, and an assortment of personally created artworks and recognition awards from the Beverly Hills residence of one of Los Angeles’ most influential arts patrons. Live online bidding will begin at 9 a.m. PDT. Kaufman, who died in 2025 at age 95, was widely recognized for her far-reaching commitment to dance, education and civic life. Through major gifts to cultural, academic and health-focused organizations, she helped expand opportunities for performers, students and young people while bringing world-class dance and arts programming to Los Angeles and beyond. Featuring nearly 300 lots, the auction offers a rare look inside Kaufman’s personal world and treasured collections inspired by her love of dance and the arts. Highlights include: • Ed Ruscha & ... More
LONDON.- This summer, the Moroccan British artist Hassan Hajjaj brings his uniquely visual world to Sotheby’s in London with a selling exhibition and a takeover of Sotheby’s Story Café on New Bond Street. On view from 13 July to 7 August 2026, Hassan Hajjaj: My London Rockstars, Ends to Estates is Hajjaj’s personal homage to the city and its stars and marks the latest chapter of his My Rockstars series, an ongoing project focusing on the figures that make up the artist’s global community of friends and fellow artists. Initiated in the early 2000s, the project has evolved into an expansive visual archive of contemporary creativity, reflecting Hajjaj’s instinct for bringing together individuals working across multiple creative disciplines and genres. Hajjaj will also transform Sotheby’s café with an immersive takeover in his signature style — in keeping with his vibrant cafés and tea salons, primarily in Marrakech ... More
SYDNEY.- The Art Gallery of New South Wales presents Billy Bain: By the River, a new solo exhibition by Dharug multidisciplinary artist Billy Bain, as part of the Contemporary Projects series – a vital platform for Australian artists displaying new bodies of work. By the River brings together surf culture, coastal iconographies and Indigenous storytelling to explore time and humanity’s relationship to the waterways of Sydney, particularly the Dyarubbin/Hawkesbury River, which runs through the artist’s ancestral homeland. For Bain, these sites are neither neutral nor empty but layered with histories, cultural presence and continuing significance. Based in Sydney, Bain is known for his personalised figurative sculptures of Aboriginal people, infused with a grunge aesthetic and shaped by surf culture. Raised on Sydney’s Northern ... More
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Filmmaker Verena Paravel debuts major new moving-image commission 'Delta' ARLES.- Delta is a major new film commission by artist and filmmaker Verena Paravel, developed as part of her wider research project Cosmofonia. One of the most distinctive voices in contemporary documentary cinema, Paravel has consistently expanded the possibilities of film by testing the limits of perception and challenging human-centered ways of seeing. Situated at the intersection of anthropology, ecology, and the moving image, her practice proposes a decentered approach to the living world, attentive to interspecies relations, unstable environments, and forms of presence that exceed human measure. Filmed in the Rhône River delta, Delta is the second part of the prelude to Cosmofonia, an ongoing film and sound project that shifts attention from a point of view to a point of hearing. Here, Paravel turns toward the inaudible sounds of the Earth: ... More
"Earth & Fire: Ceramics", Artcurial unveils a new auction dedicated to ceramics PARIS.- True to its spirit of innovation and its constant attention to developments in the art market, Artcurial is organising its first auction devoted entirely to ceramics. Entitled Earth & Fire: Ceramics, the sale will take place on October 23rd, during Ceramic Art Fair + Glass and Art Basel Paris. This auction marks a significant milestone in the institutional and market recognition of ceramics, a medium that has enjoyed a renewed wave of interest among collectors and enthusiasts in recent years. Through a carefully curated selection, Earth & Fire: Ceramics will highlight the breadth and vitality of contemporary ceramic practice, spanning formal experimentation, artisanal heritage and sculptural expression. Bringing together emerging artists and established figures, the sale will present an unprecedented dialogue between generations and artistic sensibilities. Works ... More
MoMI presents Site Interruptions, a series of artist commissions both onsite and online ASTORIA, NY.- Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) has launched Site Interruptions, a new series of artist commissions unfolding across MoMI’s homepage, movingimage.org, and unexpected locations in the Museum’s building. The yearlong series opened July 2, 2026 and continues through July 25, 2027, and will feature four artists: Steve Pikelny, Godmin, Ursula Edlicher, and Chia Amisola. Since the advent of the web browser, artists have recognized the website as a medium for artistic production, treating the architecture that determines how a page is built and navigated as part of the work itself. Building on MoMI’s multi-decade history of presenting web-based projects, Site Interruptions marks a renewed commitment to commissioning work for online contexts. As online systems and behavior increasingly organize everyday life beyond the screen, the series ... More
Lyndsey Gilmour receives £20,000 RSA MacRobert Art Award for Painting EDINBURGH.- The Royal Scottish Academy announced that Lyndsey Gilmour has received the 2026 RSA MacRobert Art Award for Painting. Funded by The MacRobert Trust and administered by the RSA, the award provides £20,000 to support a painter whose circumstances have made it difficult to focus upon their artistic talent, enabling them to dedicate the resources necessary to further expand their practice. Born in Glasgow, Lyndsey Gilmour currently lives and works in Aberdeenshire. She graduated from Gray's School of Art before completing an MFA in Painting at the Slade School of Fine Art in London. Alongside her painting practice, Gilmour is a Lecturer at Gray's School of Art, an Early-Career Researcher and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Working primarily with oil paint and egg tempera on steel, Gilmour draws on the domestic environment. ... More
Graham Budd Auctions announces massive tennis memorabilia sale spanning three centuries WELLINGBOROUGH.- There are not many tennis memorabilia sales like this one at BUDDS that includes items from a 300 year period, beginning in the reign of French King Louis XV up to the 2020s. One of the fascinating items in the sale are two smashed tennis racquets used by John McEnroe and gifted by him to the owner of the house he stayed at in Wimbledon, to be close to the courts. The racquets were first seen on the BBC Antiques Road Show where they were much admired. They date from 1977-80 and are estimated at £3,000 - £5,000 each. One of them is signed by McEnroe and includes the message: “Thanks for the memories – good or bad!” John McEnroe smashed and autographed Wilson Jack Kramer Pro Staff wooden tennis racket, Wimbledon c.1977-80, made in U.S.A., with 4 5/8" grip, autographed on the shaft in blue ink by McEnroe “Thanks ... More
Ellen Gallagher designs 42nd London pocket Tube map cover for Art on the Underground LONDON.- Art on the Underground presents the 42nd pocket Tube map cover, Fast-Fish and Loose-Fish, by internationally renowned artist Ellen Gallagher. Gallagher is known for creating multi-layered works that explore literature, mythology, racial identity, stereotypes and oceanic themes. For this new commission, she combines these interests with references to London's maritime past and the hidden histories beneath the city. Fast-Fish and Loose-Fish expands on Gallagher's interest in colonial geographies and maritime mythology. Inspired by Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick and drawing parallels with whaling and triangular trades, Fast-Fish and Loose-Fish references Melville's story of Pip, a young black cabin boy who falls overboard. Gallagher imagines the underwater world Pip experiences, the skeletal form of a whale lying on the seabed forms the central ... More
'Pocket-sized Power: A Feminist History of Portrait Miniatures' online now BIRMINGHAM.- The intricate world of portrait miniatures is re-examined in Pocket-sized Power: A Feminist History of Portrait Miniatures, a new online exhibition, devised in partnership with Victoria and Albert Museum, London (V&A), that places women at the centre of artistic production, patronage and representation. Bringing together works from the V&A, the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, and private collections, the exhibition spans more than 400 years of the portrait miniature. It challenges the longstanding perception of miniatures as less-important artworks, revealing instead their powerful role in networks of gender, class, empire and artistic labour. Small, yet highly significant, portrait miniatures functioned as jewellery, keepsakes, diplomatic gifts and symbols of status. Intimate and portable, they conveyed identity, memory and influence across social ... More
New Swiss showcase unites two decades of memories and graphic archives from John M Armleder BIEL/BIENNE.- An artist who defies categorisation, John M Armleder (*1948) has spent the last sixty years drifting between artistic movements, practices and media. With a background in performance art and Fluxus, he is also a leading figure in the Neo Geo movement. His art is characterised in particular by a constant questioning of the expectations of art, both in terms of its value and its presentation. «Le fantôme de la chance» takes as its starting point two memories, two exhibitions held twenty years ago that left a lasting mark on the Swiss art scene. In 2004, the exhibition «About Nothing» (Kunsthalle Zürich), which presented some 500 works on paper in a particularly dense installation. In 2006, the exhibition «Amor vacui, horror vacui» (MAMCO Geneva), the artist’s first major retrospective, which spanned the institution’s 30 rooms and four floors. Both an art centre ... More
Jupiter Artland launches national youth and arts expansion 'Jupiter+ Nation' in Dumfries DUMFRIES.- Jupiter Artland Foundation today announces the launch of Jupiter+ Nation in Dumfries, the fifth iteration of its pioneering youth and community engagement programme and the culmination of five years of sustained investment in young people, artists, and communities across Scotland. Beginning in Dumfries and designed to grow nationally, Jupiter+ Nation marks a significant evolution in Jupiter Artland's commitment to widening access to contemporary art and creating meaningful pathways into creative careers. Running in Dumfries at Loreburne Shopping Centre, High Street, Dumfries from 31 July, with an associated programme from 28 August, the project transforms a vacant former estate agent's office inside the Loreburne Shopping Centre into a free-to-visit contemporary art space, anchoring an ambitious free learning programme expanding ... More
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On a day like today, American artist Bruce Conner died
July 07, 2008. Bruce Conner (November 18, 1933 - July 7, 2008) was an American artist who worked with assemblage, film, drawing, sculpture, painting, collage, and photography. Conner, who had twice announced his own death as a conceptual art event or prank, died on July 7, 2008, and was survived by his wife, American artist Jean Sandstedt Conner, and his son, Robert. In this image: Bruce Conner, BREAKAWAY, 1966, 16mm to 35mm, blow up, black and white, sound duration: 5 minutes.
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