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Rare 18th-Century French Furniture Piece Resides at Met Museum

Gilles Joubert's writing desk, made for King Louis XV, is considered one of the finest examples of French 18th-century furniture in America.

Influential Artist Charles Gaines '67 Featured in Exhibition and Talk

Gaines' conceptual art explores relationships between the objective and subjective realms.

Nanjing Museum Scandal Exposed, Artworks Diverted to Private Market

Plus, major works from Agnes Gund's collection head to Christie's auction

Transcendence Art Show Celebrates Community, Activism, and Self-Expression

Annual exhibition in Bowling Green, Ohio features works by local and regional LGBTQ+ artists

Counterpublic Triennial Announces 'Coyote Time' for 2026

The third edition of the St. Louis-based exhibition will feature new commissions and historical reinterpretations by 50 artists.

MoCP Celebrates 50 Years of Collecting Contemporary Photography

The Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College Chicago marks a major milestone with an exhibition showcasing its evolving collection.

Black Photojournalism Exhibit Opens at The Carter Museum March 15

The exhibition highlights the groundbreaking role of Black photojournalists in documenting pivotal historical events and everyday lives of Black Americans.

Watercolor Artist Zhebin Hu Redefines Long-Term Value

Hu's meditative paintings offer a refreshing antidote to fast-paced trends in the art world.

Major Contemporary Art Center Planned in Manila

A rundown of the latest developments in Asia's art world, including fairs, new galleries, and artist news.

San Francisco Man Charged for Repeat Waymo Vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Artist Chronicles LGBTQ History Through Button-Encrusted Art

Beau McCall's 'Divas, Blues, and Memories' exhibition at Hammonds House Museum celebrates friendship, loss, and the healing power of music.

New exhibition highlights works by local artist Bill Harris

The Carnegie Arts Center presents 'Valley Focus: Bill Harris – From Life' featuring photographs, paintings, and prints by the renowned Modesto artist.

Tanya Habjouqa's "Shadow Nor Sun" Exhibition Opens

MFA Qualifier Exhibition by Socially Engaged Artist Examines Political Violence and Ecological Collapse

New York Society of Women Artists Welcomes Newly Elected Members

Seven artists join the Society's historic roster through juried selection

Sew Loka Celebrates 13 Years with Selena Idioma's Art Show

The Barrio Logan shop is hosting a Valentine's Day event featuring the local artist's work.

Agnes Gund's Esteemed Art Collection Heads to Auction at Christie's

Three major works by Rothko, Twombly, and Cornell expected to fetch over $123 million

Nick Cave's 'Mammoth' Exhibition Explores History and Erasure at the Smithsonian

The artist's largest solo museum show to date features giant mammoth sculptures and thousands of collected objects that tell the story of his family's migration and the complexities of American history.

Four Major Works by Bacon, Freud, and Kossoff from Lewis Collection to Hit Auction Block at Sotheby's London

The group, which includes two portraits by Lucian Freud and a rare swimming pool scene by Leon Kossoff, will be sold in London on March 4.

Mickalene Thomas Transforms Auto Garage Into Creative Headquarters

The acclaimed artist discusses her new Brooklyn studio with friend Whoopi Goldberg

Art Commission Approves Joe Frazier Statue Move to Art Museum

Statue of legendary boxer to be relocated from sports complex to base of Art Museum steps

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