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A Stockholm group show titled 'The Defeated: The Aesthetics of Resistance 2026' draws on Peter Weiss's antifascist literature. Curators insist the subject is not controversial as Sweden heads to the polls.
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Antigua’s Museo de Arte Colonial, shuttered last December after a court-ordered raid, is set to reopen. Its collection of 287 colonial works remains intact, ending months of uncertainty.
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The Musée Bonnat-Helleu’s thematic hang and myth-focused show champion public-centered curation. Its director’s stance contrasts with broader European and US moves toward conservative, Western-centric museum leadership.
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Two civil servants linked to Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen were dismissed amid an alleged bribery scandal. The mayor reported gifts were accepted in exchange for possible preferential treatment.
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Yayoi Kusama, the influential Japanese artist known for her polka-dot paintings and immersive mirrored installations, has died at 97. Her passing marks the end of a prolific career that shaped contemporary art.
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Marseille's Art-o-rama fair, now 20 years old, retains its youthful, risk-taking spirit. Its low-fee model attracts young galleries and emerging artists, distinguishing it in the art market.
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Artists are relocating to New Haven, Connecticut, drawn by affordable studio space and a growing community. The shift is reshaping where art is made, with institutions like the Aldrich taking notice.
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Former Hürriyet CEO Vuslat Doğan Sabancı hid her art practice for 20 years. Now her ceramics and installations appear from New York to Rhodes, and a monograph is out.
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EFG International appoints Ranjit Khanna as CEO of its Dubai Advisory Office, effective immediately. He will oversee the office's next phase of development, reporting to regional heads.
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Vanguard has agreed to acquire Altruist, a wealth technology and custody firm for financial advisers. The deal, reported at $4bn, will keep Altruist standalone.
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Victory Capital agrees to buy First Eagle for about $7bn, creating a group with $571bn in assets. First Eagle keeps its name and autonomy as the deal expands distribution reach.
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HSBC Private Bank recruits three desk heads and a Global India franchise leader from UBS and Bank of Singapore to expand its Asia operations.
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Frieze takes over Abu Dhabi Art, attracting international dealers and a strong regional presence. The inaugural fair marks a shift in the emirate's art calendar.
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The Taiwan Pavilion's official name has been reinstated at the upcoming Gwangju Biennale after a dispute over the use of an institutional acronym. The change underscores ongoing sensitivities in international art events.
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Ruth Mackenzie, recently made a peer, will reportedly oversee museums, libraries, and the Arts Council relationship for the UK culture ministry, drawing on her extensive arts leadership experience.
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A Russian FPV drone hit the Kherson Regional Art Museum on August 20, sparking a fire. No casualties were reported, but the building and artworks suffered damage.
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Justin Thomas sues Elizabeth Peyton, David Zwirner, and Sotheby's over Earl's Court (Liam + Noel) (1996), alleging the painting copied his 1995 photo. The work sold at auction in May for $1.92 million.
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Palestinian artist and educator Sliman Mansour has died at 79 in Jerusalem. Samia Halaby reflects on his legacy as a pioneer of Palestinian visual language and his role in the Intifada art movement.
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The Casa Nacional de Moneda in Potosí, renowned for silver objects and colonial art, launches a five-year project to restore its roofs and stonework.
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Azura Financial has launched Azura Private, a new advisory division for wealthy clients, following the integration of Stella Private's team. The platform will offer tailored capital solutions via private banks, institutional lenders, and private credit providers.
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Edmond de Rothschild AM names Alain Krief global CIO and Charles Lilford co-head of equities. Krief brings 30 years in fixed income; Lilford joins from BlackRock.
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Constellation Wealth Capital acquires a minority stake in Confluence Financial Partners, backing the wealth manager's expansion while preserving its management and client relationships.
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As private markets struggle, family offices are demanding significantly lower fees from private equity managers, according to recent reporting.
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Anne Imhof’s first solo show in Asia opens at Hong Kong’s Tai Kwun Contemporary next month, featuring new works and a live ballet performance that expands on themes from her 2025 piece 'DOOM.'
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