Art Basel’s ‘Basel Exclusive’ Initiative Asks Galleries to Withhold at Least One Work From PDF Previews, and Other News.
Art Basel is launching the “Basel Exclusive” program for its June 2026 fair, urging roughly 170 of its 232 exhibitors—including Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, Pace and David Zwirner—to withhold at least one high‑profile work from pre‑fair PDF previews to drive in‑person visits. The move reflects a broader industry push back against digital saturation and aims to restore the fair’s role as a primary venue for discovering high‑value art. In parallel, the Turner Prize shortlist was announced, Christo’s Running Fence marks its 50th anniversary with a new exhibition, the U.S. Architecture Billings Index held steady at 49.8, and LVMH’s CEO warned that luxury growth hinges on the Middle East crisis resolution.
Printed Matter’s 50th Anniversary Benefit Dinner Celebrated Artist Ed Ruscha
Printed Matter, the nonprofit champion of artists' books, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a benefit dinner honoring pop‑art pioneer Ed Ruscha. The evening began with cocktails in the High Line Hotel courtyard before moving to a dinner at Vanderbilt University’s Chelsea...
Solange Oliveira Farkas Will Lead the Venice Biennale’s Golden Lions Jury, and Other News.
Solange Oliveira Farkas was appointed president of the five‑person Golden Lions jury for the 2026 Venice Biennale, joining four other art leaders to award the best national pavilion and artist. Adobe is piloting an AI‑driven website generator called Asset Amplify...
The Eames Pavilion System for Prefab Housing Launches in Milan, and Other News.
The Eames Office and Kettal unveiled the Eames Pavilion System at Milan Design Week, a modular prefabricated housing kit that blends aluminum frames with interchangeable glass, wood and composite panels for scalable, customizable homes. Taschen released a new monograph on...
A New Italian Social Hub Debuts High Above Miami’s Financial District
Seia, an Italian‑styled restaurant and club, has opened on the 54th floor of Miami’s new 830 Brickell office tower, the city’s first major standalone office building in over a decade. Designed by Laurence Macadam, the venue showcases museum‑grade works by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst...
Tim Cook to Become Apple Executive Chairman as John Ternus Becomes CEO, and Other News.
Apple announced that Tim Cook will step down as CEO on September 1 to become executive chairman, while longtime hardware chief John Ternus will assume the CEO role, ending Cook’s 15‑year tenure. The change is framed as a continuity move that will...
Dallas Museum of Art Acquired Six Artists’ Works From the Dallas Art Fair, and Other News.
The Dallas Museum of Art’s Acquisition Fund celebrated its 10th anniversary by purchasing six works from the 2026 Dallas Art Fair, emphasizing Indigenous, LGBTQ, women and African‑diaspora artists. Alserkal appointed Rue Kothari to lead Design Miami Dubai and launched a five‑week Art Month featuring...
Artsy and Artnet Are Now Under the Same Ownership, and Other News.
Artnet and Artsy have been placed under shared ownership by Beowolff Capital, with CEO Jeffrey Yin steering a consolidation that blends Artnet’s market data and auction expertise with Artsy’s discovery and sales platform. The move aims to create a unified,...
CK Reed Illustrates Chicago’s Neighbors Boutique Art Fair
CK Reed, a Chicago‑based illustrator, created a watercolor spread for Surface that captures the inaugural Neighbors Boutique Art Fair. The fair, founded by Mirka Serrato, is curated by Jonny Tana with creative direction by Mark Baker‑Sanchez and occupies historic Astor...
The Dazzling Scenography of Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026
Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026 expects roughly 60,000 visitors, showcasing luxury timepieces amid theatrical installations. Van Cleef & Arpels presented a "Poetry of the Heavens" glass and gold‑thread pavilion, while Hermès unveiled a kinetic "Mysterious Mechanics" automaton housing three new skeleton watches. Jaeger‑LeCoultre...
A Vibrant Night Unfolded Within Fooq’s Miami For Citi Strata Elite℠ and The Supper Club
Citi Strata Elite℠ and The Supper Club staged an exclusive, multisensory dinner at Fooq’s Miami for cardmembers. Chef Andrew Bazzini led a live cooking demonstration of Florida Red Snapper amid a multi‑course Mediterranean menu and cocktail reception featuring a saxophone set. Guests left with...
Art Dubai Will Host a Scaled-Back “Special Edition,” And Other News.
Art Dubai will return in 2026 with a scaled‑back “special edition,” featuring about 75 curated presentations that replace the traditional booth model with collaborations and commissions. Authentic Brands Group is reviving Barneys New York, targeting small‑format stores and a potential Madison...
A Charity Raffle’s €100 Pablo Picasso Painting, and Other News.
A Paris charity is raffling Pablo Picasso’s 1941 work *Tête de femme* for €100 (about $109) per ticket, potentially raising €12 million ($13 million) for Alzheimer’s research. Meanwhile, the inaugural Medina Triennial will debut in New York with 39 artists exploring ecology and...
Thomas Lélu Lends His Wit (Again!) To W Hotels
W Hotels has teamed with French text‑artist Thomas Lélu to launch a limited‑edition line of bucket hats, canvas tote bags and notecards emblazoned with his signature handwritten quips. The collection, unveiled alongside the brand’s recent property rollouts in Union Square,...
Inside Public Art Fund’s Annual Silent Auction, Dinner, and After Party
Public Art Fund staged its largest annual gathering, a silent auction, multi‑course dinner and after‑party, showcasing immersive activations by Genesis Belager, Juan Veloz and Kambui Olujimi. The auction highlighted works by celebrated contemporary artist Hank Willis Thomas, while Canard provided...