Whitney Museum selects two staff curators to lead 2026 biennial
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 9, 2024
The 82nd edition of the most closely-watched recurring exhibition in the United States will open in spring 2026
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Tate Modern announces 2026 programme, including Frida Kahlo and Tracey Emin exhibitions
The Art Newspaper
MARCH 24, 2025
Meanwhile Tate Britain will explore the legacy of Bloomsbury Group members Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, and tell the story of the 90s in a show curated by Edward Enninful
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David Hockney catalogue raisonné in the pipeline with painting volume expected in 2026
The Art Newspaper
MAY 22, 2024
More than 35,000 works to be documented over 20 years
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Isabel Nolan to represent Ireland at the 2026 Venice Biennale
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Georgina Jackson, the director of The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art at Trinity College, Dublin, will be the pavilion's curator
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Lacma pushes back opening of new $750m building until 2026
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Museum leaders are hoping to organise public programming in the empty building next year
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Lubaina Himid will represent Great Britain at the 2026 Venice Biennale
The Art Newspaper
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The Zanzibar-born artist has been a supporter of Black artists since the 1980s
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Zeitz museum’s Koyo Kouoh appointed as curator of 2026 Venice Biennale
The Art Newspaper
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Kouoh, who has directed the Cape Town museum since 2019, said it is a “privilege” to “compose an exhibition that I hope will carry meaning for the world we currently live in”
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Venice Biennale 2026: Switzerland and Nordic Countries reveal artists
The Art Newspaper
MARCH 13, 2025
Switzerland will be represented by six cultural figures, while a trio will take over the Nordic pavilion
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Hartwig Fischer, former British Museum director, is appointed to run Saudi museum of world cultures
The Art Newspaper
JULY 12, 2024
Fischer, who resigned after a theft scandal at the British Museum, has been announced as the founding director of the new institution, which is expected to open in 2026
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Khaleb Brooks wins commission for London’s transatlantic slavery memorial
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 23, 2024
London Mayor backs new work, which will be unveiled in 2026, with £500,000 funding
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Netflix’s co-founder will redevelop Utah resort into a ‘skiable outdoor art museum’
The Art Newspaper
AUGUST 16, 2024
Large-scale installations by James Turrell, Jenny Holzer, Paul McCarthy and others will be fully unveiled in 2026
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Khaled Sabsabi will no longer represent Australia at the Venice Biennale in 2026
The Art Newspaper
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Move follows an article in The Australian newspaper, which called attention to controversial works by the artist including depictions of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
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Lauren Halsey to create outdoor sculpture park in South Central, Los Angeles
The Art Newspaper
MAY 23, 2024
In addition to the temporary sculpture park, Halsey will open a community centre in 2026 through her non-profit Summaeverythang
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Smithsonian receives $40m from the Lilly Endowment
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The money will be used for programming related to the semiquincentennial of the US in 2026
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New-York Historical Society changes its name and reveals plans for new $175m wing
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The museum's new wing dedicated to American democracy will open in 2026, just in time for the US’s semiquincentennial
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In a rare interview, Khaled Sabsabi speaks of his ‘devastation’ after being dropped as Australia’s representative at the 2026 Venice Biennale
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 3, 2025
The artist criticises Australias arts funding body for failing to allow him to defend misinformation about his art, and says he hopes to take his planned work to Venice independently
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Smithsonian Institution launches $2.5bn fundraising campaign
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The campaign, timed to coincide with the semiquincentennial of the United States in 2026, is the most ambitious fundraising undertaking for a cultural organisation on record
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Unesco rejects proposal to place Stonehenge on ‘in danger’ list
The Art Newspaper
JULY 25, 2024
The decision, which may be reviewed in 2026, could pave the way for controversial tunnel redevelopment scheme, say campaigners
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Iceland Taps Artist Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir for the 2026 Venice Biennale
Artnet News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The post Iceland Taps Artist Asta Fanney Sigurardttir for the 2026 Venice Biennale appeared first on Artnet News. The Reykjavk-based artist is also an award-winning poet.
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Australia faces ‘international shame’ over removal of Khaled Sabsabi from Venice Biennale, senators told
The Art Newspaper
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
The CEO of Creative Australia yesterday admitted to an estimates committee that the country's pavilion could be empty in 2026
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Yto Barrada to represent France at 2026 Venice Biennale
The Art Newspaper
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Barrada was selected for her “multidisciplinary practice that brings together various artistic and social communities in search of a new utopia”
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Subversive Feminist Artist Florentina Holzinger Will Represent Austria at 2026 Venice Biennale
Artnet News
JANUARY 10, 2025
The post Subversive Feminist Artist Florentina Holzinger Will Represent Austria at 2026 Venice Biennale appeared first on Artnet News. Her 2024 opera remake "Sancta" caused 18 audience members to seek medical assistance for shock.
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SAA Presents: Preparing to Commemorate America's 250th Anniversary
Society of American Archivists
OCTOBER 17, 2024
October 17, 2024 —In 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding. If you are considering commemorating the Semiquincentennial in 2026, then join SAA for a conversation with American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) staff member Madeleine Rosenberg.
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Cree artist Kent Monkman commissioned to create large outdoor work for new Toronto art trail
The Art Newspaper
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The Lassonde Art Trail will launch along the city’s waterfront in 2026
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London-based Studio Weave wins competition to revamp British Museum entrance
The Art Newspaper
DECEMBER 19, 2024
New welcome pavilions and a landscaped forecourt are scheduled for completion early 2026
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Khaled Sabsabi, artist who fled civil war in Lebanon as a child, will represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale
The Art Newspaper
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Sabsabis curator will be Michael Dagostino, who also came up through the multicultural western Sydney arts scene
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Canada Names Poetical Iranian-Born Artist to Represent the Country at the 2026 Venice Biennale
Artnet News
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The post Canada Names Poetical Iranian-Born Artist to Represent the Country at the 2026 Venice Biennale appeared first on Artnet News. Tehran-born artist Abbas Akhavan has been selected to represent Canada at the 61st edition of the Biennale.
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Canada and Estonia lead the race to name 2026 Venice Biennale artists
The Art Newspaper
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Abbas Akhavan will represent Canada, while Merike Estna flies the flag for Estonia
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Venice Biennale 2026: The Netherlands and Lithuania reveal artists
The Art Newspaper
APRIL 11, 2025
Dries Verhoeven will show a performance piece in the Dutch pavilion while Egl Budvytyt looks to Lithuanian archaeologist Marija Gimbutas
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Archaeologists Keep Finding Treasure at This Ancient Tuscan Spa
Artnet News
DECEMBER 23, 2024
San Casciano plans to open a museum to display its finds in 2026. The post Archaeologists Keep Finding Treasure at This Ancient Tuscan Spa appeared first on Artnet News.
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Take the SAA Annual Meeting Location Preferences Survey
Society of American Archivists
JULY 26, 2024
SAA is beginning to look at locations for its Annual Meeting for 2026 and beyond, and we want YOUR feedback! Please take 2 minutes to fill out this survey sharing your preferences for future locations. Your choices will help us evaluate future meeting locations. The survey closes August 6. read more
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An Iconic Richard Serra Work Will Be the Star Attraction at a New Florida Art Park
Artnet News
JUNE 27, 2024
The "Passage of Time" will anchor the art park, set to open in 2026. The post An Iconic Richard Serra Work Will Be the Star Attraction at a New Florida Art Park appeared first on Artnet News.
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The Smithsonian’s New Fundraiser Is the Largest in Its History
Artnet News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The campaign aims to raise two years' worth of the institution's annual budget by 2026. The post The Smithsonian’s New Fundraiser Is the Largest in Its History appeared first on Artnet News.
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A U.K. Museum Is Raising Money to Keep a Bronze-Age Bracelet Found Nearby
Artnet News
AUGUST 6, 2024
The museum hopes to include the rare artifact in an exhibition slated for 2026. The post A U.K. Museum Is Raising Money to Keep a Bronze-Age Bracelet Found Nearby appeared first on Artnet News.
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Call for Volunteers: Help Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary!
Society of American Archivists
DECEMBER 11, 2024
December 11, 2024 The 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence is approaching in 2026, and the Society of American Archivists (SAA) is seeking passionate volunteers to join the America250 Task Force dedicated to marking this historic milestone. Why Get Involved? read more
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Great Discoveries: 1700s Glass Bottles Found at Mount Vernon
WorthPoint
MAY 2, 2024
Expected to run through 2026, this $40 million landmark preservation project is designed to protect Mount Vernon’s structural integrity. Dating back to 1860, over ninety-six million people have visited Mount Vernon. In 2023, a privately funded Mansion Revitalization Project at Mount Vernon began.
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Time to Talk 250th
American Association for State and Local History
MAY 16, 2024
By John Dichtl, AASLH President and CEO In about two years, the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026 will be here. But “two years away” is actually not much time to plan if you consider that most history organizations will begin their Semquincentennial-related programs weeks or months before July 4, 2026.
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Deepen Your Learning at the 2024 AASLH Annual Conference with Workshops
American Association for State and Local History
JULY 18, 2024
Putting it All Together: Preparing for 2026 at Small History Organizations Attend this workshop to learn about the Making History at 250 Field Guide, our new handbook of low-resource programming ideas, and how to effectively apply these tools to your site or organization. See the Conference Program to learn more about these workshops.
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The Peoples of Utah Revisited: How Utah is Commemorating America250
American Association for State and Local History
JULY 11, 2024
The Spanish and Mexican members of the expedition were the first non-Indigenous people to step foot in present-day Utah, and represent a key moment in linking Utah’s history to the America250 commemoration in 2026.
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Prepare for the U.S. 250th Anniversary at the AASLH Annual Conference
American Association for State and Local History
JULY 11, 2024
250th anniversary, coming up in 2026. Wednesday, September 11, and Saturday, September 14 Putting It All Together: Preparing for 2026 at Small History Organizations Workshop Cost: $65, Preregistration Required The U.S. Prepare for the U.S. 250th Anniversary at the AASLH Annual Conference We are less than two years away from the U.S.
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AASLH Selected as America250 National Resource Partner
American Association for State and Local History
JUNE 12, 2024
Semiquincentennial Commission, or America250, is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country in 2026. July 4, 2026, is just over two years away. Dichtl, AASLH’s president and CEO.
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AASLH Selected as America250 National Resource Partner
American Association for State and Local History
JUNE 12, 2024
Semiquincentennial Commission, or America250, is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country in 2026. July 4, 2026, is just over two years away. Dichtl, AASLH’s president and CEO.
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Virtual Summit: “small But MIGHTY: the powerful resilience of SMALL museums”
The Mid-Atlantic Museum Association
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
This virtual summit, developed by small museums for small museums, will provide practical information as well as inspirational stories to prepare participants for the future, in particular, the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. Learn more and register.
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Carrying the Banner
American Association for State and Local History
APRIL 1, 2025
In states around the country and at the national level , Americans are laying the groundwork for an inclusive commemoration of our Semiquincentennial in 2026. Andbecause its something that only Colorado can dowere organizing teams to climb every single one of our fourteeners (mountain peaks above 14,000 feet) on the Fourth of July in 2026.
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