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First-ever oil painting depicting an artist at work to star in female Old Master exhibition
Catharina van Hemessen’s self-portrait will be presented at the National Gallery, as interest in early women painters grows
Copyright changes bring New Year cheer for fans of Léger, de Staël and Hepworth
For those who follow copyright matters in older works of art, 1 January was an exciting date
Comment | We are living in an age of bad painting—the medium must be challenged to stay interesting
Painting may not be dead, but it may have become too comfortable
More US artists forced to pay for their own shows as museum and culture budgets shrink
A non-profit initiative in Miami exposes the widening funding gap redefining who can afford to exhibit at American institutions
Kathleen Goncharov, influential curator who helped many artists ‘realise their dreams’, has died aged 73
Alongside her work at organisations such as New York’s Just Above Midtown gallery and the Boca Raton Museum of Art in Florida, Goncharov was also an artist
The Year Ahead
Our pick of the shows to see in the world's great art cities in 2026
The exhibitions to visit in London, New York, Tokyo, Paris and Madrid
Fair behemoths bet on Gulf plus new, bigger venues for Independent—a quick look at art fairs in 2026
Art Basel and Frieze are expanding in the Middle East while Art Cologne is reinstating its Mallorca edition
Venice, Sydney, Gwangju: the most interesting biennials to visit in 2026
Plus, full listings of the biennials, triennials and festivals taking place throughout the year
Art market 2026 predictions: underwhelming rebound and another Frieze fair
Our columnist gazes into her crystal ball to spot the major trends—from London regaining its lustre to AI fatigue—that are set to dominate the trade over the coming 12 months
Books
Five new art books to look out for this spring, including key artist biographies and the tale of an artistic rivalry
Our books editor picks out some of the highlights of the months ahead
How an artist and a writer forged a frank friendship—and a book
The author Olivia Laing and the painter Chantal Joffe tell us about collaborating on a new book detailing their creative exchanges
January Book Bag: from a book about Constable and the weather to a controversial Russian artist’s manifesto
Our round-up of the latest art publications
New book tells the tale of David's ‘Death of Marat’ through the eyes of a lifelong admirer
Art historian’s dissection of famous work is as much about the painting as his decades-long obsession with it
An expert’s guide to the Gothic: five must-read books on the topic
The best recent publications about the subject, from a book following the rebuilding of Notre-Dame cathedral to a Batman comic set in Barcelona—selected by the museum director and curator Annabelle Ténèze
Art market
In a ‘K-shaped’ economy, the art market's recovery could rely on the super-rich
Confidence may be returning, but can ultra high net worth individuals continue drive an enduring market rebound?
How much should art cost? The pitfalls and paradoxes of pricing works
In an unsettled market, dealers, collectors and artists weigh up how much art is really worth
Pablo Picasso and Safeya Binzagr headline Sotheby’s second sale in Saudi Arabia
Auction house powers ahead with blue-chip lots in the Middle East but luxury items fall out of favour
Art market 2025 review: all eyes on the Gulf as Trump destabilises global order
Tariffs and new anti-trafficking rules took their toll in the US and Europe this year, as attention and investment shifted to the Middle East
Bill Koch’s collection could fetch $50m at Christie’s as interest in American Western art grows
It is estimated to fetch more than double the category's existing record for a collection at auction
Museums & Heritage
‘Unrealistic’ €600m Louvre redevelopment plans must be scrapped, say striking workers
Staff at the Paris museum yesterday staged another walk out, citing concerns around working conditions and infrastructure
Comment | The dissolution of Antwerp's museum of contemporary art should serve as a warning to all
M HKA played a crucial role in linking emerging and established forms of art
The most exciting museum openings in 2026
From the idyllic Slovenian countryside to the heart of Los Angeles, here are ten of the biggest new and expanded museums opening this year
France and Mexico trade loans of colonial codices, putting spotlight on calls for restitution
The historic exchange between libraries in Paris and Mexico City is tied to the 200th anniversary of bilateral relations between the countries
Is the Catholic Church catching the eye of Gen Z with the power of the image?
Attendance of Catholic Church among 18-24 year olds has risen notably—could it be the art they're attracted to?
Exhibitions
The must-see exhibitions of 2026: from Duchamp in New York to Baldessari in Beijing
We round-up the biggest shows opening each month
A taster of the British Museum's Hawaii show in three objects
The curator Alice Christophe delves into the catalogue and picks out some key objects ahead of the exhibition in London
'We can imagine alternatives to the present': Cannupa Hanska Luger on his exhibition at the Joslyn Art Museum
For his new show, the multidisciplinary artist drew inspiration from 19th-century watercolours of Indigenous communities by the Swiss artist Karl Bodmer
Public art installation marks anniversary of New Orleans terrorist attack
Featuring more than 800 flags commemorating the 15 victims, the temporary installation “Second Line in the Sky” offers locals and visitors alike a space to reflect and heal
Ecuador's Bienal de Cuenca marks 40th anniversary with a playful theme but a serious tone
The biennial opens its 17th edition with a wide-ranging programme of 17 curators directing the projects of 51 artists across multiple venues
Singapore Art Week 2026
Singapore Art Week returns 21-31 January, with hundreds of events across the city
Singapore Art Week captures the many sides of this multi-faceted city
The event, which runs 22-31 January, will include a presentation of the innovative travelling exhibition Wan Hai Hotel, the Singapore Biennale, the art fairs Art SG and S.E.A. Focus, shows about the convergence of technology and art, and hundreds more events across the city
Obituaries
Remembering Erik Bulatov, the Soviet artist who reframed propaganda
The pioneering painter was known for his luminous skies and loaded slogans on power, space and freedom
Arnulf Rainer, a revolutionary figure in postwar Austrian art, has died aged 96
The Baden-born artist, known for addressing the trauma of the Holocaust, was a founding member of the influential Galerie nächst St Stephan
Ceal Floyer, an artist known for her minimalist, playful works, dies aged 57
The Pakistan-born, British artist rose to fame in the 1990s with her “concise humour and profoundly understated visual language”
Remembering Frank Gehry, legendary architect of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
The Toronto-born architect, who reshaped global skylines with his sweeping, seemingly unfinished creations, has died, aged 96
Robert Mnuchin, the blue-chip gallerist who loved the drama of the auction saleroom, has died aged 92
After working in finance, he began a second art world career in New York in his 60s
Opinion
Comment | Dave the Potter finally becomes a complete artist
Spending most of his life in slavery, David Drake was denied the right to benefit from his own creativity and so to be an artist in every sense—until now
Comment | After a market shake up in 2025, it's time to create a right-sized art trade
From collaboration to consolidation, some dealers are adapting to a changing market that many agree should not return to its previous peak
Comment | The worlds of analogue and digital art may be splintering
At Art Basel Paris, “the art world seemed to be staging a rally for art created by flesh-and-blood people”
Comment | Fine balance: fairs up the exclusivity while appealing to younger clients
The idea of making luxury more democratic seems both noble and impossible
Comment | Turner gets all the kudos, but it was Constable who was the truly radical painter
John-Paul Stonard argues the case for honouring Constable at London's soon-to-be expanded National Gallery
The Week in Art
A podcast bringing you the latest news from the art world, every week
The art world in 2025: our review of the biggest stories and shows—podcast
From the Los Angeles wildfires to Trump’s policies on culture and heritage, The Art Newspaper's editors analyse the year's biggest stories
A brush with... podcast
A podcast that asks artists the questions you've always wanted to
A brush with… Luc Tuymans—podcast
Luc Tuymans talks to Ben Luke about his influences—from writers to musicians, film-makers and, of course, other artists—and the cultural experiences that have shaped his life and work
Adventures with Van Gogh
Adventures with Van Gogh is a weekly blog by Martin Bailey, our long-standing correspondent and expert on the artist. Published every Friday, his stories range from newsy items about this most intriguing artist to scholarly pieces based on his own meticulous investigations and discoveries.
Van Gogh in 2025: Record prices, memorable shows and the first Korean acquisition
This year also brought a disturbing threat to Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum
Diary
Want to win a €1m Picasso? Buy a €100 raffle ticket in painting prize draw
The draw is due to take place at Christie's Paris next April
Sweet Jesus—Trump auctions off a Christ painting made in ten minutes
Work was created live by Vanessa Horabuena at Mar-a-Lago New Year’s eve bash
We are all in the gutter but Banksy’s Christmas kids are looking at the stars
The same work has appeared in west London and under the Centre Point tower in the city centre
Spirited art—Sharon Stone looks to the afterlife for her latest paintings
For her new Rogues Gallery series, the film star says she channelled spirits from across the centuries
Look what she made them do: Taylor Swift fans descend on German museum
Swifties have been arriving in droves to catch a glimpse of Friedrich Heyser's Ophelia, which appears in a recent music video by the showgirl superstar















































