Article date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Rare Work from Yoshitomo Nara’s Knife-Bearing Series Heads to Auction

One of the defining masterpieces from Nara's celebrated knife-bearing series will soon come to the Sotheby’s as a highlight of The Hong Kong Sales.

Article date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Roman Shipwreck Discovered off the Coast of Sicily

A 2100-year-old Roman shipwreck carrying hundreds amphorae has been discovered 46 meters underwater in Sicily. 

Article date: Friday, August 7, 2026
Uffizi announces € 50 Million Transformation

Florence’s Uffizi Galleries announced one of the most ambitious redevelopment programs in its history

Article date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
All of Jan van Eyck’s Portraits come Together for the First time in Landmark Exhibition

The first-ever exhibition of the portraits of the Netherlandish painter Jan van Eyck (active 1422–1441), will open at the National Gallery London in winter 2026.

Article date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
The Getty acquired a Painting by Georges Lemmen

The Getty has acquired Georges Lemmen’s Portrait of his sister Julie crocheting.

Article date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Spanish Police Recover a 16th-Century Virgin Relief Stolen 16 Years Ago

A 16th-century wooden relief stolen from the Monasterio de Santa Clara in Fitero has been recovered by police. The relief was found in Barcelona and has been returned to its rightful owners.

Article date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
English Heritage appointed Tim Reeve CBE as its New Chief Executive

As Chief Executive at English Heritage, Tim Reeve will be responsible for leading the charity which cares for – and shares with the public – more than 400 historic sites right across England.

Article date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Masterpieces of Islamic Art from the Louvre come to the Smithsonian

National Museum of Asian Art Exhibition Explores the Concept of a Masterpiece Through Iconic Islamic Artworks From the Musée du Louvre.

Article date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Belgian Collector lends Rare René Magritte Work to Israel Museum

The Castle of the Pyrenees was damaged two months ago when a five-year-old boy pushed a pinecone towards the canvas, causing a tear in the canvas.  

Article date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Appoints Inaugural Museum Director

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi announced the appointment of Dr. Valerie Hillings as the inaugural Director of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.

Article date: Monday, August 3, 2026
Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Joins Italy's National Museum System

​The official accreditation certifies the institution’s status as a museum and validates its high standards of quality.

Article date: Monday, August 3, 2026
Creative Scotland to sell CCA Building

Creative Scotland is calling for expressions of interest from organisations seeking ownership or lease of the building at 350 Sauchiehall Street, the former Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA).