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10ART·NOV 9, 2026
Branchline gallery opens in the Hudson Valley
The Gochman Family Collection launches a new experimental art venue designed to prioritize accessibility and a constantly changing environment.
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Sdkb·CC BY-SA 4.0
ART·NOV 9, 2026
Doris Salcedo’s evolving vision and the scale of her installations
Colombian sculptor Doris Salcedo is redefining her massive, site-specific installations as she grapples with significant vision loss.
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David Heald·CC0 1.0
ART·NOV 9, 2026
When Iowa politics met high fashion photography
Exploring the archival editorial work of Steven Meisel featuring Rob Sand, long before his career in public office.
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Rob Sand for Governor·CC0 1.0
ART·NOV 9, 2026
Pablo Helguera takes lead at the Vera List Center
The artist and educator steps into a dual leadership role overseeing both the prestigious research center and a major university art collection.
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Arts Practicum·CC BY-SA 2.0
ART·NOV 9, 2026
The tragic legacy of a Renoir masterpiece
The untold story of the young girls featured in Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s iconic 1881 portrait of the Cahen d’Anvers sisters.
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Dornac·Public domain
ART·NOV 9, 2026
Incarceration art finds space in Grand Rapids
The Grand Rapids Art Museum presents a profound look at the creative output of prisoners through three distinct surveys on display.
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Chongkian·CC BY-SA 4.0
ART·NOV 9, 2026
Legal scrutiny surrounds Picasso estate provenance
French authorities have opened a formal inquiry into allegations concerning the management and authenticity of works linked to the artist.
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Argentina . Revista Vea y Lea·Public domain
ART·NOV 9, 2026
The endurance performance of Miles Greenberg
Artist Miles Greenberg pushes the boundaries of live performance with a grueling six-hour installation that captivates the art world.
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ABNYC1994·CC BY-SA 4.0
ART·NOV 9, 2026
The mentalist bringing magic back to the city
Matt Cooper is leading a resurgence in mentalism as magic finds a new home within contemporary social scenes and performance art circles.
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Irish Hospice Foundation·CC BY 3.0
ART·NOV 9, 2026
Inside the LACMA Art and Film Gala
Hollywood and the art world collided for a night of high fashion at the museum's star-studded annual gala.
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Canadian Film Centre from Toronto, Canada·CC BY 2.0