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Here’s How Stars at the 2026 Met Gala Nodded to Art History
5 May 2026 @ 2:13 am
From Klimt to Tom of Finland—the gala's attendees tipped their hats to a host of beloved artists.
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This Rare ‘Star Wars’ Figurine Once Sold for $1.3 Million—Now, Another Is Up for Grabs
4 May 2026 @ 7:30 pm
A Boba Fett action figure prototype by Kenner is hitting the market, following a record-setting sale.
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Iran Withdraws From 2026 Venice Biennale
4 May 2026 @ 6:53 pm
Iran's late cancellation is the latest geopolitical flare up to hit the 61st edition.
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Timeless Meets Timely at TEFAF New York 2026
4 May 2026 @ 6:21 pm
Returning once again to New York’s Park Avenue Armory—and once again presenting in the venue’s historic period rooms—TEFAF New York promises presentations that span millennia and medium.
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A.I. Identifies Holbein Drawing as Possible Portrait of Anne Boleyn
4 May 2026 @ 5:20 pm
The model has also determined that another Holbein sketch of Anne Boleyn could actually depict her mother.
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Meet the Writer Who Sees Every Single Show at the Venice Biennale
4 May 2026 @ 1:51 pm
Jaeyong Park leaves no stone unturned. In a wide-ranging interview, he explains how and why he does it.
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Tracking the Biggest Market Players at the Venice Biennale
4 May 2026 @ 8:48 am
Plus, Sotheby's will sell $200 million worth of art from the Lewis Collection in June.
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Derrick Adams Offers Monumental Tribute to Koyo Kouoh in Venice
4 May 2026 @ 7:00 am
The work is installed around the corner from the Arsenale.
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The Venice Biennale Is High Stakes. James Cohan Gallery Is All In
4 May 2026 @ 6:00 am
With three artists in the central exhibition, the mid-sized firm faces major opportunities—and pressures.
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A $15M De Kooning Leads Lévy Gorvy Dayan’s New Auction-Style Sales Experiment
3 May 2026 @ 10:00 pm
Plus, Zoe Leonard departs Hauser & Wirth, two galleries shutter, and more art industry news.
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