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Rare Agatha Christie Artifacts to Go on View at Landmark British Library Show
22 May 2026 @ 2:36 pm
The exhibition marks 50 years since the death of the beloved British crime novelist.
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How Is Arts Patronage Changing?
22 May 2026 @ 12:30 am
At TEFAF New York, Artnet's Andrew Russeth spoke to two leaders in the field, Sarah Arison and Michi Jigarjian.
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Christie’s Posts ‘Rock Solid’ Contemporary Sale, Led by Marian Goodman’s Gerhard Richters
21 May 2026 @ 6:17 pm
Here's what the numbers say about its $162.7 million total.
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Emerging Zambian Artists Take the Spotlight at Imvelo Studios
21 May 2026 @ 5:47 pm
The gallery's cross-disciplinary group show "Rise and Shine" asserts that youth is "the current pulse of the nation."
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Robert Mnuchin’s Storied Art Gallery Townhouse Lists for $35 Million
21 May 2026 @ 5:30 pm
Will this historic home's role in art history continue?
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Tracey Emin, Katharina Grosse, and More Rally to Raise $2.7 Million for South London Gallery
21 May 2026 @ 3:31 pm
Christie’s will host a special selling exhibition featuring donated works to support the beloved institution.
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The New Costume Institute Show Gets Under the Skin
21 May 2026 @ 2:21 pm
We pick 7 standout pieces from the Met's newest exhibition, which unpacks the interplay between fashion, art, and the body.
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Chanel Expands Support for Centre Pompidou Amid $535 Million Renovation
21 May 2026 @ 7:03 am
The Paris museum, currently undergoing renovations, landed a five-year partnership with the fashion house.
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Marian Goodman’s Gerhard Richters Total $78.8 Million in $162.7 Million Christie’s Sale
21 May 2026 @ 3:13 am
Minimal works owned by Henry S. McNeil added $25.9 million.
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Sotheby’s Buoyant $303.4 Million Modern Art Evening Sale: By the Numbers
21 May 2026 @ 1:17 am
Despite not having flashy lots, the house easily beat its May 2025 result.
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