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Recovered 18th‑Century Snuffboxes to Debut at V&A after Paris Heist
Two gold snuffboxes from the 18th century, stolen from the Musée Cognacq‑Jay in November 2024, have been recovered and will be displayed in the Victoria and Albert Museum’s newly opened Gilbert Galleries. The daylight robbery also claimed seven precious objects and triggered a multinational police investigation, with an insurance payout exceeding £3 million.
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Alan Chapman ‘Unfiltered’ Photography Exhibition Opens at Cramer St Gallery
British photographer Alan Chapman’s solo exhibition “Unfiltered” opens at London’s Cramer St Gallery, presenting a curated selection of black‑and‑white portraits spanning more than three decades. Curated by Lee Sharrock, the show features iconic figures such as Freddie Mercury, Princess Diana, and Lady Gaga, captured in a pre‑Instagram era with Chapman’s “polite paparazzo” approach. The exhibition coincides with a meet‑and‑greet for Chapman’s new book FRAME, which includes a foreword by actor Adrian Grenier. The collection offers a rare, unguarded glimpse of celebrity culture before today’s hyper‑edited visual landscape.
By FAD Magazine
News•Mar 6, 2026
Love Junkie: The Must-Read Cult Novel About the 80s New York Gay Scene
Penguin Modern Classics has reissued Robert Plunket’s cult novel *Love Junkie*, bringing the 1992 satire of New York’s 70s‑80s gay scene back into the spotlight. The novel follows suburban housewife Mimi Smithers as she navigates a world of hustlers, sexual...
By Dazed – Art & Photography
News•Mar 6, 2026
These Playfully Erotic Zines Capture Williamsburg’s 00s Art Scene
Paul Mpagi Sepuya’s *SHOOT* zine series, first issued between 2005 and 2007, has been reissued as a new publication that revisits his early erotic photography. The original zines were born out of a DIY urgency, offering a tangible alternative to...
By Dazed – Art & Photography
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
The Artistic Potential of Hemp in Sustainable Materials and Contemporary Creative Expression
Hemp is re‑emerging as a versatile material at the crossroads of sustainability and contemporary art. Artists are adopting hemp fibers, paper, canvas and bioplastics for their durability, texture and low environmental impact. The plant’s rapid growth and minimal chemical inputs...
By FAD Magazine
News•Mar 6, 2026
Dries Van Noten’s Stylish School Kids Flouted the Uniform Rules
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten sparked controversy by featuring schoolchildren in his AW26 lookbook dressed in outfits that deliberately broke traditional uniform codes. The images, shot in a British boarding school, showcase vibrant layering, bold prints, and oversized silhouettes that...
By Dazed – Art & Photography
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Top 5 London Exhibitions Showcasing Women Artists
In time for International Women's Day, it's all women artists in my top 5 exhibitions to see in London for @worldofFAD https://t.co/eUEMLjdf8U
By Tabish Khan
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Catherine Opie: To Be Seen
The National Portrait Gallery in London is mounting Catherine Opie: To Be Seen, the first major UK museum exhibition dedicated to the American photographer. Featuring more than 80 images created over three decades, the show surveys Opie’s studio portraiture, documentary...
By Art Plugged
News•Mar 6, 2026
Keith Haring Returns to the East Village by Scott Orr
The Brant Foundation opens a Keith Haring exhibition in its East Village gallery from March 11 to May 31, 2026, spotlighting the artist’s breakthrough period between 1980 and 1983. Nine monumental works and eight surviving subway chalk drawings illustrate Haring’s transition from...
By Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art
News•Mar 6, 2026
The Big Review | The Woman Question 1550-2025 ★★★★½
The Woman Question 1550‑2025, curated by Alison M. Gingeras at Warsaw’s Museum of Modern Art, assembles nearly 200 works by about 140 women artists spanning five centuries. The exhibition juxtaposes historic figures like Artemisia Gentileschi with contemporary voices from Ukraine, mapping a continuous...
By The Art Newspaper
News•Mar 6, 2026
Print Center New York Surveys Artist Felipe Baeza’s Contributions to Printmaking
Print Center New York’s inaugural monographic show, “Anima,” surveys Brooklyn‑based artist Felipe Baeza’s printmaking practice, presenting over 40 works created across a 15‑year span. Baeza blends traditional techniques such as lithography and woodcut with collage, abrasion, and pigment staining, treating...
By Surface Magazine
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Qi Liu
Qi Liu, a Los Angeles‑based multidisciplinary artist, blends photography, installation, and art direction to interrogate gender, labor and cultural memory. Her 2021 series *The Women in the Fish Market* foregrounds female vendors in Hainan, while *Blind Spot* (2022) uses a...
By Contemporary Art Issue (CAI)
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Leon Simonis at Galerie Stadt Sindelfingen
Leon Simonis’s exhibition "Vessels of Unbecoming" at Galerie Stadt Sindelfingen transforms the gallery into a ritualistic, speculative landscape where art, science and queer theory intersect. The show features a latex veil that visualizes insect sclerotization, a fragmented scepter‑like sculpture that...
By Art Viewer
News•Mar 6, 2026
This Narungga-Led First Nations Performance Will Premiere in India in a Historic Cultural Exchange
Later this month, the Narungga‑led performance Guuranda X KMMC will debut in Chennai, India, marking the first public presentation of the Narungga language on the subcontinent. The three‑day event blends theatre, song, puppetry and dance, and will be livestreamed globally on 22 March....
By ArtsHub (AU)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Asia Pacific Arts Awards: Honouring Diaspora Artists and Enduring Connections
Creative Australia’s Asia Pacific Arts Awards were held in Perth on 23 February, awarding $25,000 cash prizes across six categories to artists, collectives and organisations with strong diaspora ties. The ceremony, staged at Western Australia’s Government House, underscored the role...
By ArtsHub (AU)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Tyshawn Sorey: Alone Review – Adelaide Festival 2026
Tyshawn Sorey delivered a one‑off, hour‑long solo piano improvisation at Adelaide Festival’s historic Her Majesty’s Theatre. The performance, titled *Tyshawn Sorey: Alone*, merged Impressionist textures, free‑jazz intensity, and avant‑garde sonorities into a continuous wave of sound. Sorey, a Pulitzer‑Prize‑winning, McArthur...
By ArtsHub (AU)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Nicholas R. Bell to Lead Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum
The Royal Ontario Museum has appointed Nicholas R. Bell as its new director and CEO, effective July 6. Bell comes from a successful tenure at Calgary’s Glenbow Museum, where he launched a $250 million renovation campaign and created an endowment for free...
By Artforum – Critics’ Picks
Podcast•Mar 6, 2026•1h 7m
Catherine Chinatree
In this episode of Talk Art, host Robert Diamant chats with multidisciplinary artist Catherine Chinatree about her practice, focusing on her recent body of work inspired by 1990s rave culture, which she exhibited in Mexico City’s Salon Acme and in...
By Talk Art
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
Julia Dault at Bradley Ertaskiran
Julia Dault’s solo exhibition opens at Bradley Ertaskiran in Montreal from January 22 to March 7, 2026. The show features a new body of work that blends painting, sculpture, and digital processes. Press releases in both English and French, along with a detailed...
By Contemporary Art Daily
Blog•Mar 5, 2026
Most Expensive Faberge Eggs: From $2M to $33M
An updated 2026 guide ranks the 24 most expensive Fabergé eggs, with values ranging from $2 million to a record $33 million for the Third Imperial Easter Egg. The 2025 auction of the Winter Egg fetched $30.2 million, establishing a new public benchmark...
By Luxury Columnist
News•Mar 5, 2026
Required Reading
The Thursday "Required Reading" roundup spotlights a spectrum of art‑driven projects that blur the line between exhibition, activism and commerce. Maryam Eskandari’s MAK Center reading room repositions books as spatial infrastructure, while Kimberly Dawn Robertson’s bead‑bombs use slow, labor‑intensive craft...
By Hyperallergic
News•Mar 5, 2026
Phillips Pulls in $17.3 Million at Slim Modern and Contemporary Sale in London
Phillips' London modern and contemporary evening sale generated £13 million ($17.3 million), 16% lower than the comparable auction last year. The two leading lots—Andy Warhol’s 1973 *Mao* and Vilhelm Hammershøi’s 1900 interior scene—each fetched £1.6 million, matching premiums. Danish painter Anna Ancher set a new record...
By Artnet News
News•Mar 5, 2026
The Young Painter Curators Are Rushing to Work With
The Whitney Biennial and MoMA PS1’s Greater New York both feature Taína H. Cruz, a 1998‑born Yale MFA graduate, as a prominent young painter. Her green‑tinged portrait of a smiling child is displayed on a billboard in the Meatpacking District, making her the visual...
By Artnet News
Podcast•Mar 5, 2026•0 min
The Young Painter Curators Are Rushing to Work With
Taína H. Cruz, a 1998‑born Yale MFA graduate, appears in both the Whitney Biennial and MoMA PS1’s Greater New York exhibition, making her one of the youngest artists to headline the two flagship shows simultaneously. Her painting “I Saw the...
By The Art Angle
Social•Mar 5, 2026
Exposing Gallery Non-Payment to Drive Fair Compensation
https://t.co/dJFFhZjBQV Gallery watch: When there’s incontrovertible information about galleries non-payment practices, I’ll incorporate into future articles. In the meantime, please read my latest if you haven’t. I hope this will help foster payment in at least some instances; and, at...
By Kenny Schachter
Social•Mar 5, 2026
Create Relentlessly; Convince Others Through Unwavering Artistic Conviction
Your art is your argument. You make that argument to yourself as well as to others. To yourself, you know what you want, make what you want, create on your terms. As for everyone else, some may need convincing. How?...
By Alan Bamberger
News•Mar 5, 2026
Antonin Tron’s Balmain Debut Had a Healthy Dose of Stylistic Geekdom
Antonin Tron, founder of the avant‑garde label Atlein, made his first appearance as Balmain's creative director with the Autumn/Winter 2026 collection. The runway merged historic fabrics—such as 80‑year‑old silk velvet—with futuristic, tech‑infused tailoring, creating a narrative that feels both nostalgic...
By AnOther Magazine – Culture
News•Mar 5, 2026
‘No One Was Really Interested in Finding Those Works’: Major Brazilian Art Theft Still Unsolved as Statute of Limitations Expires
Two decades after a daring heist at Rio de Janeiro's Museu da Chácara do Céu, Brazil's statute of limitations has expired, shielding the thieves of five high‑profile works from prison. The stolen pieces include Monet's *Marine*, Matisse's *Le Jardin du...
By The Art Newspaper
News•Mar 5, 2026
Can Love Be A Photograph: Forty Years of Inez & Vinoodh
The Kunstmuseum Den Haag is showcasing *Can Love Be A Photograph – 40 Years of Inez & Vinoodh*, a thematic retrospective that spans four decades of the Dutch duo’s work. Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin pioneered digital manipulation in...
By Aesthetica Magazine
Blog•Mar 5, 2026
Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary Evening Sale Springs To Life
Sotheby’s Modern and Contemporary Evening Sale in London generated £131 million including fees, surpassing last year’s £63 million and approaching the 2023 peak. The auction featured 54 lots with a 98% sell‑through rate, highlighted by a £13.5 million Francis Bacon self‑portrait and a...
By Artlyst
Podcast•Mar 5, 2026•30 min
Season 7 Ep. 9: John Constable, Salisbury Cathedral From the Meadows
In this episode the hosts explore John Constable's 1831 painting *Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows*, discussing its composition, the artist’s personal circumstances, and its place within the broader Constable‑Turner rivalry. They share on‑location insights from a recent visit to Salisbury,...
By Painting of the Week Podcast
News•Mar 5, 2026
David Lynch at Pace Gallery, Berlin
Pace Gallery Berlin will present a comprehensive David Lynch exhibition from January 29 to March 29, 2026, assembling paintings, sculptures, watercolors, early short films, and a series of Berlin photographs. The show underscores Lynch’s long‑standing commitment to material experimentation, from his 1967 “moving...
By Mousse Magazine
News•Mar 5, 2026
Songs to Put You on Airplane Mode: Finnair Believes Music Should Be as Important as In-Flight Snacks
Finnair has launched a bespoke in‑flight soundscape composed by Finnish composer Lauri Porra, featuring a 12‑track, 45‑minute orchestral suite. The music is timed to each stage of the journey—from boarding to landing—and incorporates traditional Finnish instruments such as the kantele and...
By Monocle – Culture
Social•Mar 5, 2026
LA Art Gold Rush Ends, Future Market Uncertain
The Art World’s Los Angeles Gold Rush Is Over. What Comes Next? My latest column on @artnet @artdetective @friezeofficial #artmarket https://t.co/E8tNfMFfwX
By Katya Kazakina
News•Mar 5, 2026
Scales in Comparison: Matter and Shape 2026’s Theme Spotlights Industry Giants and Artisans Alike
Matter and Shape 2026, a Paris design salon, spotlights the theme of scale, juxtaposing industry giants that account for roughly 15 % of the €470 billion global furniture market with boutique studios whose collectible pieces are achieving record prices, such as a...
By Monocle – Culture
News•Mar 5, 2026
How to Take R. Crumb at Face Value
R. Crumb’s solo show "There’s No End to the Nonsense" opened at David Zwirner in London, spanning two floors and works from the 1960s to 2025. The exhibition places his notorious crude, sexual imagery beside more tender, humanistic pieces, presenting the...
By ArtReview
News•Mar 5, 2026
Rise Above It: John Rivas @ François Ghebaly New York
François Ghebaly New York presents John Rivas' second solo show, "Rise above it," marking his debut at the gallery’s Lower East Side space. The exhibition features eleven mixed‑media sculptures that extend Rivas' signature assemblage practice into hand‑carved, painted wood, inspired...
By Juxtapoz
News•Mar 5, 2026
Rising Voices: Contemporary Art From Asia, Australia and the Pacific to Open at the V&A
London’s V&A, in partnership with QAGOMA, will open the "Rising Voices" exhibition in May, showcasing more than 70 works by over 40 contemporary artists from 25 Asia‑Pacific countries. The show pulls from three decades of the Asia Pacific Triennial, presenting...
By ArtsHub (AU)
News•Mar 5, 2026
Parrtjima Festival’s Extraordinary 2026 Program Revealed
Parrtjima Festival returns to Alice Springs from 10‑19 April 2026 for its 11th edition, centering on the theme “Language.” The free, all‑ages event will showcase more than 36 First Nations artists and over 50 performers across light installations, workshops, music and storytelling....
By ArtsHub (AU)
News•Mar 5, 2026
Cultural Institutions in Beirut Suspend Operations Amid Escalating Conflict
Several major cultural venues in Beirut, including the Sursock Museum and Beirut Art Center, have halted public programming as the Israel‑Hezbollah confrontation intensifies. The conflict, sparked by Hezbollah’s March 1 rocket launch, prompted Israeli airstrikes that have killed at least 72...
By ArtAsiaPacific
News•Mar 5, 2026
Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers Returns Toronto Film Critics Award, Says Support for Palestine Cut From Speech
Canadian actor‑filmmaker Elle‑Máijá Tailfeathers is returning her Toronto Film Critics Association (TFCA) award after the organization cut the portion of her acceptance video that expressed support for Palestine. TFCA president Johanna Schneller said the edit was for timing but announced...
By CBC
Blog•Mar 5, 2026
Monica Majoli at Hoffman Donahue
Monica Majoli presents a solo exhibition at Los Angeles’s Hoffman Donahue gallery from February 24 through April 4, 2026. The show features 17 new works that continue her exploration of intimacy, identity, and the body. A comprehensive press release and exhibition checklist have been...
By Contemporary Art Daily
News•Mar 4, 2026
Lightbulb Moment: William Eggleston’s Alternate Reality
David Zwirner’s New York show spotlights William Eggleston’s 1973 “Untitled” photograph, a vivid blue‑hued counterpart to his iconic “Red Ceiling.” Both images were created with Eggleston’s signature dye‑transfer process, a labor‑intensive technique discontinued by Kodak in 1994. The article frames the blue...
By Ocula Magazine
Social•Mar 4, 2026
Buy Art After Silent Home Trial, No Distractions
There's so much noise around how art is presented these days both online and in person. Soundtracks, celebs, influencers, reveals, opulent interiors, extravagant blather, etc. But here's the deal: You can't take any of that home with you. It'll be...
By Alan Bamberger
News•Mar 4, 2026
No Right Angles: The Polemical Architecture of Claude Parent
Claude Parent, once a disciple of Le Corbusier, forged a radical architectural language centered on the “Fonction Oblique,” which replaces orthogonal stability with inclined planes that demand bodily engagement. In the 1960s he co‑founded the avant‑garde group Architecture Principe with Paul Virilio, publishing manifestos...
By Artforum – Critics’ Picks
News•Mar 4, 2026
If We Want a Fairer Creative Industry, We Need to Redesign the Doorway
Junior creative Lola Delafuente highlights the stark gap between university training and the realities of agency work, noting that academic portfolios lack commercial context. She argues that unpaid placements and low entry‑level pay filter out diverse talent, especially women, and...
By Creative Boom
News•Mar 4, 2026
Serpentine’s Kostas Stasinopoulos to Helm Greece’s Forthcoming Kyklos
London’s Serpentine curator Kostas Stasinopoulos has been named director of exhibitions and programs for Kyklos, a new art and culture centre slated to open in Piraeus in 2028. Kyklos, funded by the Dinos and Lia Martinos Foundation, will be Greece’s...
By Artforum – Critics’ Picks
News•Mar 4, 2026
Mike Myers, Hazel Mae Among Recipients of Special 2026 Canadian Screen Awards Honours
The Canadian Academy announced special honours for Canadian Screen Week, which runs May 27‑31 in Toronto. Mike Myers will receive the Academy Icon Award, sportscaster Hazel Mae the Gordon Sinclair Award, and Canadian Film Centre director Maxine Bailey the Changemaker Award. Chandler Levack’s film...
By CBC
News•Mar 4, 2026
The Daily Heller: Indulging in Maira Kalman’s Capacity for Producing Calm
Print Magazine’s Daily Heller highlights Maira Kalman’s soothing artistic voice, featuring a portrait of Paper co‑founder Kim Hastreiter and a new video promoting Kalman’s 2018 illustrated book *Cake*. The video, directed by Alex Kalman, underscores her talent for delivering calm...
By Print Magazine
News•Mar 4, 2026
Tehran’s UNESCO-Listed Golestan Palace Damaged by US-Israeli Strikes
Tehran’s Golestan Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was damaged by a missile strike on March 1 amid escalating US‑Israeli attacks on Iran. The blast shattered windows, cracked glass, and buckled asphalt within the palace’s buffer zone. Iranian officials have secured...
By ArtAsiaPacific
Blog•Mar 4, 2026
Talk Show Parses Daytime TV Absurdity and Horror at Roulette Intermedium
Talk Show debuted their experimental piece *Miss America* at Brooklyn’s Roulette Intermedium on February 26, reimagining late‑20th‑century daytime television through archival video, live music, and immersive projections. The duo—drummer‑synthesist Qasim Naqvi and trumpeter Steph Richards—were joined by visual artist Steven...
By I CARE IF YOU LISTEN