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Merry White's family lost several Jackson Pollock paintings, including one over her childhood bed, in a 1973 theft from Harvard Art Museums, a crime that deeply affected her and remains a subject of investigation.
The article highlights seven top art destinations to visit in 2026, including major events like the Venice Biennale, Art Basel Qatar, Sydney Biennale, Bangkok Art Biennale, Lagos Biennale, Philadelphia's Calder Gardens, and Malta Biennale, offering a diverse range of contemporary and historical art experiences worldwide.
This weekend in Chicago offers a variety of activities including food tours, art walks, theater performances, a shoegaze dance party, and the Bears' playoff game, providing options for food lovers, art enthusiasts, sports fans, and families alike.
The article highlights major US art exhibitions in 2026, including retrospectives of Roy Lichtenstein and Matisse, exhibitions on Venice and Monet, a film installation by Iñárritu, and diverse contemporary art shows exploring themes like gender, queer identity, and cultural history across various museums.
The article previews major museum exhibitions in 2026, highlighting retrospectives of renowned artists like Tracey Emin, Raphael, Marcel Duchamp, and Anish Kapoor, as well as thematic shows on masculinity, Black life, and the intersection of art and science, set against a backdrop of ongoing political and economic challenges.
An art exhibition at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, titled 'Winter Quietude,' showcases how Minnesota winter is filled with vibrant colors and quiet beauty, featuring works by four artists including Neil Sherman, who captures the unique light and atmosphere of winter landscapes through outdoor painting in extreme conditions.
The Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris received a historic donation of 61 Henri Matisse artworks from the family of the artist, including paintings, drawings, and sculptures, most of which feature his daughter Marguerite, highlighting her significance in his life and work.
The article highlights major art exhibitions scheduled for 2026, including the return of the Bayeux Tapestry to Britain, a Tracey Emin retrospective at Tate Modern, and significant shows on Hokusai, Schiaparelli, Whistler, Monroe, and Van Eyck, among others, offering a diverse cultural lineup for art enthusiasts.
The article highlights major art exhibitions in 2026 across the world's great art cities, including Paris, New York, Tokyo, Madrid, and London, featuring renowned artists like Renoir, Rousseau, Kandinsky, and contemporary figures, with a focus on diverse themes and lesser-known works.
The 36th São Paulo Bienal, titled 'Not All Travelers Walk Roads,' features over 1,200 works by 125 artists exploring themes of human practice, environmental knowledge, and creating a more just and compassionate world, emphasizing beauty and optimism beyond traditional identity politics.
Construction workers are installing large concrete letters with a quote from Barack Obama's 2015 'You Are America' speech on the Obama Presidential Center tower in Chicago, which will be visible from inside the building and serve as a symbolic feature of the museum.
Western sanctions are threatening the ancient trade of Persian carpets, risking the preservation of this cultural and economic tradition.
Artist Cameron Hunt created humorous, official-looking signs in Christchurch that playfully confuse and delight passersby, aiming to challenge perceptions of authority and signage while sparking curiosity and conversation in the community.
Aimee Ng, the new chief curator of the Frick Collection, is innovating museum engagement through a video series and by uncovering personal stories behind the artworks, such as her research into Lady Skipwith's expression and life, revealing deeper insights into the women depicted on the museum's walls.
Ethiopian-American artist Julie Mehretu is empowering African creatives through continent-wide workshops focused on media arts and filmmaking, culminating in a film compilation and an upcoming project for the Obama Foundation, emphasizing collaboration and cultural exchange across Africa.