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Sofia: The Art Market that Defies All the Rules
Sofia’s art scene has emerged largely independent, if not in opposition to, international standards. The city is becoming a hub for cultural retention

DC’s National Gallery of Art Acquires the Life’s Work of Mitch Epstein
The National Mall institution has acquired 1,261 photographs from the ageing photographer's home, becoming his principal institutional archive

Tess Jaray, British Artist Inspired by Architecture, 1937–2026
The artist produced geometric paintings of architectural elements inspired by trips to Italy, and was the first female teacher at Slade School of Art

Ho Tzu Nyen Wins 2026 Fukuoka Grand Prize, Worth ¥5 million (£23,400)
The prize recognises individuals who have made substantial contributions to both Asian studies and Asian arts and culture

Wolfgang Tillmans Receives Roswitha Haftmann Prize 2026
The award is named for the late Swiss art dealer Roswitha Haftmann and is administered by Kunsthaus Zürich

Art Warsaw 2026: Poland’s Parallel Art Market
Art Warsaw captures the city as it tries to establish a more visible role within the Central and Eastern European artistic and cultural field

Governance at Alabama Museum Reflects Transparency Issues in US Sector
Concerns surrounding the institution’s state of affairs reveal a wider issue in publicly funded cultural institutions

A Historic Crossroads for Uzbekistan’s Art Scene
At the Venice Biennale, a solo exhibition by artist Vyacheslav Akhunov draws Uzbekistan’s inherited legacy of architectural symbolism into relief

Help! I Hate... My Artist
Agony Aunt Charlotte Jansen advises an independent gallerist defending a controversial artist in public while harbouring private doubts

Will Mamdani’s Tax the Rich Plans Send New York’s Art Money Packing? London’s Own Millionaire Flight Offers Some Clues
Against a backdrop of insane auction results in New York, the city’s mayor Zohran Mamdami has been meeting with top financial executives this week
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The £91.2m Question: What the Sainsbury Centre Gift Reveals About British Museums
A huge donation will future-proof the building, but also highlights the growing importance of mega donors within Britain’s cultural sector

CHANEL and Centre Pompidou Renew Partnership for Five Years
This collaboration will provide financial support to the museum as it undergoes extensive renovations, expected to be completed in 2030
