MUNICH.- A reunion with old friends, exciting discoveries, and several surprises await visitors in the new exhibition in the Alte Pinakothek. The newly curated display arranges works into thematic clusters, presenting Early German, Early Netherlandish, and Flemish masters from the institution’s collection in new contexts while embracing one of the preeminent tasks of painting: telling stories. But what is told, how, and by whom? What are the goals pursued by artists and clients in different eras, and what is their target audience in each case? In fact, is that even always clear, or are viewers sometimes deliberately led astray? These and other questions arise throughout the exhibition, where appearances can be deceiving and first impressions often invite deeper reflections. A splendid prelude is set by Flemish paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries. A sixteenth- century portrait? Painted by Rubens, in fact. The ‘Sermon of Saint John the Baptist’ by Jan Brueghel the Elder— ... More
On NFTs Hardcover, 7.7 x 10.0 in., 4.81 lb, 656 pages ISBN 978-3-8365-9345-8
NEW YORK, NY.- Formerly published as a Collector’s Edition, the first major art historical survey on the most compelling, disruptive area of contemporary art is now available in an updated, more affordable edition which includes 11 additional artists. A rigorous examination of all facets of the NFT ecosystem, it takes a multidimensional, artist-led approach to give a richer understanding of a topic often shrouded in pixelated mystery. Featuring insight from the leading voices in art and the blockchain, including Hans Ulrich Obrist, On NFTs celebrates unlikely and thought-provoking connections from across art history. Expect to find Rembrandts examined alongside CryptoPunk avatars, and 10 extensive essays explaining the nitty-gritty of NFTs—including Sol LeWitt’s influence on today’s ... More
Louis Joseph Lederle (American, 1881-1949) Gothic Stained Glass Window, , circa 1920. Estimate $5,000-$7,000.
GLEN COVE, NY.- As part of their upcoming January 10th at 10am New Year’s Multi-Estates auction, along with other prominent estates represented in this auction, Roland Auctions NY will present an exclusive selection of items from the Long Island collection of Byam K. Stevens Jr. and Priscilla L. Stevens. Previews will be held on Thursday, January 8th & Friday, January 9th, 10am – 6pm. The auction also features hundreds of Roland’s always present lots of excellent Fine Art & Sculpture, Decorative Art, 20th Century Modern, Antique & Vintage Furniture, Textiles, Silver, Gold and Silver Jewelry, Rugs, Collectibles, Asian Art and Decorative Arts. This illustrious Long Island family, some of whom founded the Sons of the Revolution, lived in their legendary ... More
BOULDER, COLO.- The new year begins with a deep look into the past as Artemis Fine Arts launches its January 2026 auction, a carefully curated sale bringing together fine art, antiquities, ethnographica, and historical objects from across the globe. The auction opens on January 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (GMT–6) and will be conducted from the firm’s headquarters in Boulder. Spanning civilizations and centuries, the sale reflects Artemis Fine Arts’ long-standing focus on legally sourced, well-documented works. Objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Italy, and the Near East appear alongside material from Asia, Pre-Columbian cultures, Native American traditions, Africa, and Oceania. Fossils, Neoclassical objects, antiques, fine art, and numismatic material round out a catalog designed ... More
Sérgio Sister, Oily area, 2025. Oil paint on kozo paper on filter paper, 200 x 100 cm. 78.7 x 39.4 in.
NEW YORK, NY.- Nara Roesler presents Color Clímax, an exhibition that brings together two of Brazil’s most distinctive painters, Sergio Sister and Karin Lambrecht, to explore the transformative, emotional, and material force of color in contemporary art. Throughout art history, color has operated as painting’s most elusive yet persistent subject — an element capable of producing affect beyond discourse, suspending rhetoric, and asserting itself as pure luminous and opaque intensity. In Color Clímax, Sister and Lambrecht reveal how color can reach a point of culmination, a climactic threshold where painting becomes a planar body, as well as breath, and resonance. Recognized as one of the leading abstract painters in the Americas, Sergio Sister has, since the late twentieth century, developed one of Brazil’s most extensive repertoires of monochromatic practice. After turning away from politically figurative work following the trauma of imprisonment during the dictatorship, Sister em ... More
BERLIN.- In 2026, Hamburger Bahnhof celebrates its 30th anniversary with a diverse year-long program: eight special exhibitions, a new collection display, as well as performances, concerts, and conferences that will expand the museum far beyond its site into the city itself. Successful formats such as Open House and Berlin Beats will continue and grow. The highlight of the year will be the anniversary weekend from November 13–15, 2026. Over these days, an international conference will discuss the future of collecting museums of contemporary art and the museum will be open continuously for 30 hours. Berlin is and remains a city of art, and Hamburger Bahnhof is an integral part of this vibrant cultural landscape. Since its opening on November 3, 1996, as a location for the Nationalgalerie’s collection, the museum has become an international meeting point for contemporary art. In 2026, Hamburger Bahnhof celebrates its 30th anniversary with a program that spans from the site’s histor ... More
NEW YORK, NY.- CLAMP will present “Bill Armstrong | All a Blur,” a retrospective exhibition spanning more than two decades of work by the New York-based artist. Bringing together seminal bodies of work from Armstrong’s ongoing “Infinity” series—including “Mandalas,” “Portraits,” “Film Noir,” “Renaissance,” “Falling Through History,” and others—the show offers a comprehensive view of a practice devoted to color, perception, transcendence, and the psychological charge of the image. Since the early 2000s, Armstrong has developed a distinctive photographic process that begins with found imagery drawn from diverse sources, including Renaissance drawings, cinematic stills, and art-historical figures. Printed reproductions are reworked with paint and collage and photographed in close range with the camera lens set at infinity—a deliberate subversion of photographic convention. The resulting images are radically out of ... More
Kirsti Kongi, I think all the world has turned into what I´m seeing O´Keeffe, 2025. Courtesy of the artist.
TALLINN.- Kumu Art Museum in Tallinn, Estonia, will turn 20 in 2026. For twenty years, Kumu has been home to the world’s only permanent exhibition of Estonian art and has organised international and Estonian art exhibitions spanning from the 18th century to contemporary artists. Kadi Polli, director of Kum Art Museum: “Since its opening, new media and technological art have been two of Kumu’s focal points, which is why the opening exhibition of the anniversary year, Triumph of Galatea: Art in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, focuses on the current connections between art and artificial intelligence. But we are also highlighting Estonian artists and women with contemporary artist Kristi Kongi’s powerful solo exhibition and display one of Estonian prominent modernists, Karin Luts’s travel pictures. In addition, we are organising a large exhibition of international contemporary art on issues related to motherhood, and presenting a research project with a decolonial persp ... More
NEW YORK, NY.- Step (or jitterbug) into the dazzling world of 1930s American advertising, where bold promises, slick design, and more than a touch of wishful thinking kept the country dreaming through the Great Depression. While wallets tightened, creativity soared—glossy magazine pages teemed with cheerful, colorful ads selling everything from beauty creams to Hawaiian vacations, all wrapped in an air of optimism that defied the hard times. At the dawn of the decade, the sleek, modernist aesthetics of European avant-garde design shook up the industry, introducing stylized, symbolic, and even abstract ads that emphasized visuals over words. But as reality set in, admen pivoted to a more hard-sell approach, favoring bold headlines, big promises, and down-to-earth pitches that resonated with a nation struggling to get by. Irony and subtlety had no place when people needed practical solutions—and so began the golden age of persuasive, no-nonsense marketing. This treasure ... More
Anchan/Anna Daučíková looking at ‘Acquabelle II’, an installation realised with Christina Della Giustina at Projekt Raum, Zürich, 1995.
MIDDELBURG.- YOu are varIAtionS presents, for the first time in the Netherlands, the artistic collaboration between Anchan/Anna Daučíková (1950, SK/CZ) and Christina Della Giustina (1965, CH/NL) — a dialogue that began in the mid-1990s and continues to this day. Emerging from the artistic and activist networks that were reshaped after the fall of the Berlin Wall, their exchange unfolded across different cultural contexts: starting in Switzerland, followed by the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Italy, and the Netherlands. As active members of feminist and lesbian circles, their practices were formed by the struggles and desires of those years of opening, hope, and acceleration between the end of the Cold War and the dawn of the new millennium. The exhibition looks back at those seminal years from the perspective of the present, emphasizing how their engagement with feminist, queer, and ecological urgencies resonate powerfully today. ... More
PARIS.- The public institution that brings together the Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie closed 2025 with 4.9 million visitors, confirming the enduring appeal of two of France’s most visited museums—even in a year shaped by construction work and temporary closures. In total, 4,914,345 people passed through the doors of the two museums last year, a figure that is virtually unchanged from 2024, dipping by just one percent. Behind that overall stability, however, the picture is more nuanced. The Musée d’Orsay edged upward, welcoming 3.78 million visitors, a modest but notable increase of one percent. The Musée de l’Orangerie, by contrast, saw attendance fall by six percent to 1.13 million visitors, largely due to a five-week closure early in the year for improvements to visitor reception—work that will continue while the museum remains open through March 2026. ... More
AARHUS.- In 2025, 17 new works by leading Danish and international artists – including Alexander Tovborg, Poul Gernes, Jane Jin Kaisen, and Igshaan Adams – have entered the ARoS collection. “In 2025, an exceptional range of works by leading Danish and international artists entered the ARoS collection. Each new acquisition strengthens our responsibility as a museum: to build a dynamic, relevant collection that speaks meaningfully to our audiences. These diverse artistic voices broaden the stories we can tell and deepen the encounters we offer visitors today and for generations to come —ensuring that ARoS remains a place where art continually challenges, inspires, and expands our understanding of the world,” says Museum Director Rebecca Matthews. ARoS’s collection is considered one of the most distinctive in Denmark and the Nordic region, and the museum is at the forefront of collecting and presenting video and installation art. The ARoS collection comprises more tha ... More
Ellen von Unwerth, Naomi's Rollers, Naomi Campbell, Los Angeles, 1991.
MAASTRICHT.- Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht, the Netherlands, presents an exhibition by famous German fashion and fine art photographer Ellen von Unwerth from 31 January until 13 September 2026. The high-profile exhibition My Circus features 160 iconic photographs of models and pop musicians in which femininity, playfulness, eroticism, and fashion take center stage. The stylish images were created for fashion brands, publications, and her own inspiring Ellen von Unwerth’s VON magazine and books. The exhibition showcases photos of supermodel Claudia Schiffer, with which Ellen von Unwerth made an early breakthrough as a photographer. Colourful artworks alternate with black-and-white portraits of celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Heidi Klum, Kate Moss, RuPaul, Beyoncé, Madonna, Miley Cyrus, and Rihanna. A prominent role is reserved for intimate images from her first monograph Snaps (1994). Also two videos will be on display. The ... More
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Robertas Narkus brings New York residency works to Vilnius VILNIUS.- Robertas Narkus is an interdisciplinary artist whose work brings together photography, video art, performance and installations, where the logic of everyday life intertwines with subtle absurdity. He describes his practice as “the management of circumstances in the economy of chance” – emphasizing the constant tension between planning and unpredictability, structure and chaos. Through diverse media, Narkus constructs fictional, interwoven situations in which the everyday reveals itself from unexpected angles. In the exhibition “KISS”, Robertas Narkus presents his latest works, developed during his ISCP residency in New York this autumn. While “KISS” evokes the idea of a romantic gesture, in the context of this exhibition it also refers to the engineering and design principle “Keep it simple, stupid”. Coined by aircraft engineer Kelly Johnson ... More
Beyond transparency: Stamelos Gallery will explore the "fascinating" world of glass DEARBORN, MICH.- The Stamelos Gallery Center will present Infinite Variety: Selections from the UM- Dearborn Glass Collection. What words come to mind when you think of glass? “Transparent,” “colorful,” “useful,” or “beautiful?” “Artistic” and “fascinating” might, as well. All these words and more apply to glass. We live daily with glass in our cars, houses, shops, places of worship, and our omnipresent cell phones. Yet glass by its unique physical properties is powerfully transportive. In its shapes, colors, and ability to transform light, glass can take us out of our own world and into the past, future, and places that are only imagined. This is why glass has been prized as a medium for creativity in workshops, factories, and artists’ studios for more than 5000 years. Infinite Variety celebrates the beauty and diversity of art glass owned by the University of Michigan, ... More
From caves to cities, 2025 revealed new chapters of Mexico's ancient past MEXICO CITY.- Beneath highways, inside caves, across deserts, and deep within the tropical lowlands, archaeologists spent 2025 uncovering traces of Mexico’s distant past that continue to reshape what we know about ancient societies. The year proved to be one of steady and revealing progress for the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH), whose work produced discoveries that both filled historical gaps and raised new questions. One of the most striking concentrations of finds came from the state of Guerrero. In April, archaeologists working in the Tlayócoc cave, in the municipality of Carrizal de Bravo, recovered 14 pre-Hispanic objects dating to the Postclassic period. Shell bracelets, a large marine conch, and stone discs were found together in a context that researchers believe may be linked to fertility rituals practiced by the Tlacotepehua people, ... More
Eternal Notre-Dame: Acclaimed immersive VR expedition to make Canadian debut in Montreal MONTREAL.- Starting January 29, 2026, Infinity Experiences will present Eternal Notre-Dame, an immersive work of international scope. This experiment was conducted jointly by Excurio and Bruno Seillier and produced by the Orange Group. A virtual reality experience that immerses you in the history and restoration of one of the most iconic monuments of world heritage, Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Led by a Compagnon du Devoir craftsman, the audience is transported through centuries of history, discovering the different eras that have marked the history of Notre-Dame and the secrets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. An immersive expedition created by Excurio and Bruno Seillier, produced by the Orange Group, in partnership with the public institution responsible for the conservation and restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Diocese ... More
Heritage Auctions closes 2025 above $2.15 billion for its fifth consecutive annual sales record DALLAS, TX.- If 2025 proved anything at Heritage Auctions, it is that a company accustomed to breaking records can still find new ways to surpass its own milestones. By year’s end, Heritage posted $2,158,204,321 in total sales, topping 2024’s $1.867 billion result. Again, Heritage posted its highest annual total in the auction house’s history and the latest of five consecutive record-breaking years. This was not a year defined by a single outlier or momentary surge, but by sustained excellence across dozens of collecting categories — from illustration art and historic sports collectibles to rare coins, comic books and the cultural artifacts that have shaped generations. The result underscores Heritage’s position as the world’s largest collectibles auction house and reflects a truth that became increasingly clear throughout the year: Collectors remain deeply committed to objects ... More
RM Sotheby's achieves over $1 billion in total sales BLENHEIM.- RM Sotheby’s delivered the strongest year in its history in 2025, achieving over $1 billion USD in total sales across 44 live, online, and Sealed auctions, as well as Private Sales, offering 1,024 automotive lots worldwide. The company recorded a 92% sell-through rate across its live auctions, attracted bidders from 82 countries and buyers from 54 countries, and welcomed a new generation of collectors, with 46% of bidders and 47% of buyers participating for the first time. The year saw 75 auction records set across marques and models. “2025 marked the strongest year in RM Sotheby’s history,” said Gord Duff, President of RM Sotheby’s. “We kicked off the year in Arizona before heading to ModaMiami with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Collection, setting the tone for a truly global run of success. Record results across our live, online, ... More
Art, science, history & beyond: Royal Onyario Museum announces 2026 exhibition schedule TORONTO.- From a first-of-its kind examination of the sense of touch inherent in Japanese art, to a multifaceted deep dive into the history of psychedelics, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) invites visitors to experience our dynamic 2026 exhibition lineup -- including four extraordinary new presentations that span art and culture, natural history, science, and more. These upcoming exhibitions examine the wonders of the world and the power of human creativity and curiosity – offering awe and inspiration for visitors of all ages and interests. Shokkan: Japanese Art Through Touch explores the tactile elements inherent in Japanese artistry, while Bees: A Story of Survival reveals the vital role these pollinators play in sustaining life on Earth. Curious about the mind? The immersive and transdisciplinary Psychedelics delves into the cultural and scientific significance ... More
Rijksmuseum hits 2.3 million visitors in 2025 AMSTERDAM.- In a year when the Rijksmuseum welcomed over 2.3 million visitors, a historic step was taken with the announcement of a new museum in Eindhoven. Ten exhibitions were staged, several notable acquisitions were showcased, and AI was employed to make the online collection even more accessible. The autumn exhibition At Home in the 17th Century has already welcomed more than 100,000 visitors and runs until 11 January 2026. “It is wonderful that so many people throughout the Netherlands and beyond are enjoying the Rijksmuseum collection – art connects people . My thanks to all the visitors, partners and Friends who have made this possible. -- Taco Dibbits, Director of the Rijksmuseum. In 2025, the Rijksmuseum welcomed over 2.3 million visitors, who rated their experience an average of 8.65 out of 10. The museum’s online following ... More
Herald Nix presents "Untitled Landscape" at Wilding Cran LOS ANGELES, CA.- Wilding Cran Gallery will present Untitled Landscape, a solo exhibition of landscape paintings by Canadian artist Herald Nix. The exhibition brings together works from an ongoing series more than ten years in the making, centered on a single view in the interior of British Columbia. Across this body of work, Nix revisits a familiar site under changing conditions, creating intimate oil paintings on wood panel that form a quiet rhythm of shifting light, atmosphere, and season. What first appears distant gradually opens through gesture, carved line, and scraped surface, drawing the viewer into the visible process of painting. Nix’s practice is grounded in a direct pursuit of beauty, approached without irony. Rather than treating landscape as a fixed subject to be described, he uses it as a point of return—a structure within which to explore color, texture, ... More
Norton to open exhibition of Japanese prints with "That's Entertainment" WEST PALM BEACH, FLA.- Kabuki actors were the leading men of their day in 19th-century Japan — matinee idols, if you will. And an exhibition of 28 woodblock prints brings them to life again at the Norton Museum of Art. That’s Entertainment: Japanese Prints and the Art of Leisure will showcase the woodblock prints by leading artists of the 19th century. Open January 24 – July 5, 2026, the exhibition presents prints that center on portraits of celebrated kabuki actors from major productions staged in Edo (present-day Tokyo) theaters during the 19th century. Originally created both as souvenirs for kabuki fans and as advertisements for the plays, these prints highlight the intersection of fine art and popular entertainment. The majority of works on view are by Utagawa Kunisada (1786 – 1865), one of the most talented and prolific woodblock artists of his time. Gifted ... More
Alessandro Mendini's UK solo debut to open at the Estorick LONDON.- The Estorick Collection opens 2026 with the UK’s first solo exhibition dedicated to Alessandro Mendini (1931–2019), one of post-war Italy’s most creative and influential designers and architects. Bringing together around 50 key works – from furniture and drawings to paintings, rugs and design objects – the show celebrates Mendini’s playful and poetic approach to design across his extraordinary career and through his iconic collaborations with companies such as Alessi and Swatch. Born in Milan, Mendini worked with figures like Robert Venturi and Ettore Sottsass in addition to editing Casabella, Domus and Modo (which he founded), becoming a central voice in postmodernism – his work being defined by its wit and exuberance, and by a broad spectrum of artistic references that shaped his unique approach to design. A significant source of inspiration was the Italian ... More
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January 06, 1832. Paul Gustave Louis Christophe Doré (6 January 1832 - 23 January 1883) was a French printmaker, illustrator, painter, comics artist, caricaturist, and sculptor. He is best known for his prolific output of wood-engravings illustrating classic literature, especially those for the Vulgate Bible and Dante's Divine Comedy. In this image: Gustave Doré, Souvenir of Loch Lomond, 1875. Oil on canvas, 131 × 196 cm. French & Co. LLC.
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