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Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock Will Soon Share the Spotlight at the Met
25 February 2026 @ 6:41 pm
The couple's relationship was at the heart of a key movement in art history.
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The Louvre Names Christophe Leribault Its New Director
25 February 2026 @ 6:22 pm
Leribault is stepping into the role following the resignation of Laurence des Cars.
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What Will Define Art in 2026? Key Themes From the Big U.S. Shows
25 February 2026 @ 5:59 pm
Looking at the Whitney Biennial, the Carnegie International, and Greater New York.
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17th-Century Painter Michaelina Wautier Was Almost Lost to History. Will Blockbuster Shows Juice Her Market?
25 February 2026 @ 5:24 pm
Details of her life remain in doubt, but her canvases evince a trailblazer. Buying one is not easy.
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5 Cultural Destinations That Tell the Story of Los Angeles
25 February 2026 @ 4:23 pm
Visiting for Art Week, start with these five institutions—from downtown light boxes to a historic hilltop landmark—that show how art, architecture, and ecology shape the city.
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Riyadh Is Becoming a Public Art Destination. The Leader Behind It Offers Her Insights
25 February 2026 @ 2:30 pm
'We are clearly in an execution-driven phase,' says Sarah Alruwayti, the director of the Tuwaiq Sculpture Symposium.
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111 Artists Announced for the Venice Biennale
25 February 2026 @ 1:39 pm
Canceled Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi is among the artists who Koyo Kouoh had personally invited to take part in the exhibition before her untimely passing.
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In Riyadh, a Sweeping Survey Traces the Origins of the Saudi Art Movement
25 February 2026 @ 12:05 pm
"Bedayat: Beginnings of Saudi Art Movement" brings together over 250 works by 73 artists exploring the development and trajectory of country's art history.
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‘Quintessential’ Frank Frazetta Painting Could Net $1 Million at Auction
25 February 2026 @ 12:02 am
The 1973 cover painting leads Propstore's major auction of film memorabilia.
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Embattled Louvre Director Laurence des Cars Resigns
24 February 2026 @ 8:27 pm
Her departure follows a $102 million jewel heist, ticket fraud scheme, multiple leaks, and ongoing staff strikes.
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