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Paris-born artist Camille Henrot will unveil 12 large-scale dog sculptures in Central Park this fall. The Public Art Fund commission will remain on view for a year at Doris C. Freedman Plaza.
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Institute of Contemporary Art, San Diego laid off nearly half its staff and closed its main campus. Employees now demand the director's removal as the institution faces a leadership and financial crisis.
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New research links widening wealth inequality to the art market's growing reliance on ultra-rich collectors, raising concerns about market sustainability.
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Frieze Seoul's new Spotlight section features 12 solo presentations dedicated to 20th-century artists, aiming to shine a light on overlooked figures in modern art.
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State Street Investment Management closed its Rs5.8bn investment in Groww AMC, acquiring a 4.85% voting stake and 23% economic interest. The deal deepens State Street's India footprint and supports Groww's expansion into global markets via GIFT City.
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Family offices should treat AI as a broader capital allocation question, leveraging private markets and specialist managers. Patience and industry knowledge offer an edge beyond public market exposure.
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Deutsche Bank's Private Bank will invest €600m in IT, operations and AI by 2028, selecting Thought Machine's Vault Core to replace legacy systems in Germany. The move aims to cut complexity and support wealth management growth.
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Wells Fargo intensifies recruitment of independent advisers post-overhaul. Notable hires include advisers with billions in client assets, signaling a strategic shift.
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Phillips has lost half its executive team and several top-level staff since May sales, with Miety Heiden and Jonathan Crockett set to exit in September. Departures raise questions about auction house stability and market positioning.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reversed his earlier unequivocal support for returning the Parthenon Marbles to Greece without conditions, a shift with implications for museum policy and restitution debates.
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A new online initiative offers rare access to a global audience for hundreds of emerging Iranian artists, bridging cultural and market gaps.
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The London Science Museum's long-running sponsorship deal with BP concludes on 31 August, marking a significant shift in corporate funding for cultural institutions. The partnership ends despite reports it was set to continue until 2028.
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Vivian Zavataro will lead the Riverside Art Museum from October 1, succeeding Drew Oberjuerge, who served over 13 years.
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MLB pitcher Dylan Cease, who began painting in 2022, shows a work at the Art Gallery of Ontario and launches merchandise benefiting the institution.
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Two men bought tickets, smashed a case and stole a 673-diamond necklace from the Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. Authorities search for the unmasked suspects in a brazen daytime heist.
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A mining family office has invested in an augmented reality startup based at a resort owned by actor Chris Hemsworth, blending art, tech, and wealth.
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Lisa Havilah has stood aside as CEO of Sydney's Powerhouse Parramatta amid NSW government investigations into governance. The museum is slated to open in November.
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A major exhibition of artifacts from Pompeii will make its United States debut at the Dallas Museum of Art in December, bringing ancient treasures to American audiences for the first time.
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Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed a Neolithic sculpture depicting a man riding a leopard. The abstract style and human-animal depiction mark the find as significant for understanding early art.
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Ryoji Ikeda wins the ninth Nam June Paik Prize, receiving KRW 50 million. The award ceremony is set for September 8 at the Nam June Paik Art Center, which will host an exhibition of his work.
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Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, celebrated for his radiant depictions of occupied Palestine, has died at 79. His symbol-rich work, often censored, became a visual language of resistance.
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Despite early discouragement, Yayoi Kusama became a global art superstar. Her journey, marked by iconic installations and performances, continues to inspire millions.
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Fidelity data shows RIA transaction volume dipped in the first half of 2026, yet acquired assets soared to $342.9 billion, driven by larger sellers.
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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust is set to enter Vietnam's asset management market via a joint venture with BIDV, targeting $1.9bn in early AUM. The move signals growing Japanese interest in Southeast Asia's wealth sector.
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