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A Major Berlin Museum Ushers in a New Era With a Starry Gala and Revamped Patrons Circle
22 January 2026 @ 8:27 am
Berlin’s Hamburger Bahnhof is hosting a star-studded gala, hybridizing the Western fundraiser format to fit the German cultural landscape.
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Long-Hidden Leonardo Mural Opens to the Public Ahead of 2026 Milan Olympics
21 January 2026 @ 10:06 pm
Visitors can climb the scaffolding inside Milan’s Sforza Castle to see the Renaissance master's stunning ceiling mural amid restoration.
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Foreclosed Frank Lloyd Wright Home in Chicago Poised to Return to the Market
21 January 2026 @ 9:15 pm
The Walser House is getting a second chance on the market after years of neglect.
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Beloved Bay Area Museum Is Selling Its Napa Campus
21 January 2026 @ 8:38 pm
The di Rosa sale of its Napa property marks the latest chapter in its financial struggles.
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7 Must-See Museum Shows in San Francisco
21 January 2026 @ 7:04 pm
The Bay Area's art museums have a hard-hitting lineup of exhibitions for San Francisco Art Week, including Lily Kwong and Anthony McCall.
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How Sotheby’s Institute of Art is Training the Next Generation of Leaders in Luxury
21 January 2026 @ 6:30 pm
Luxury is a fast-growing and multifaceted sector of the market, and Sotheby's Institute of Art is preparing students to become leaders in the field.
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Ai Weiwei Turns 30 Tons of Salvaged Buttons Into a Major New Installation
21 January 2026 @ 6:20 pm
The artist mysteriously bought the buttons off Twitter in 2019.
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Coveted and Rare Finds to Seek Out at the Winter Show
21 January 2026 @ 5:12 pm
From Man Ray tapestries to vintage game boards and an ultra-rare market moment for Winnie-the-Pooh.
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Cultural Trends I’m Watching at the Beginning of 2026
21 January 2026 @ 6:51 am
Quick thoughts on the forces shaping art this year.
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Inside the Buzzy New Private Sales Platform for Collectors
20 January 2026 @ 10:15 pm
Designed to give collectors more control over how they buy and sell art, the Art Marketplace heralds a new approach to private sales.
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