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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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A monumental Kehinde Wiley painting commissioned for the US embassy in the Dominican Republic has been deinstalled. Officials are now exploring its sale, with the ambassador citing ideological concerns.
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Eight of Freddie Mercury's costumes will be exhibited in the V&A's free 'Splendid Things' display in South Kensington, offering a rare look at the Queen frontman's iconic stage wear.
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A new Europol report warns of increasingly violent museum thefts, following notable incidents including a daylight jewel heist at the Louvre.
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A new show at the Jewish Museum highlights the women of the Wiener Werkstätte, rebalancing a history long dominated by men. It reveals their art, labor, and fates, while also confronting the troubling legacy of co-founder Josef Hoffmann.
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Singapore's MAS and Ministry of Finance propose a tax exemption for fund management services, a hedge fund investment programme, and a new ONE Pass track for senior investment professionals. The measures aim to reinforce the city-state's standing in fund management amid regional competition.
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Fidelity International considers full exit from its onshore Chinese fund unit amid intense competition and scale challenges, following Schroders' similar move.
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Citi Wealth appoints Alex Kokolis as head of investments platform experience, effective September 8, 2026, in New York. He reports to Keith Glenfield and joins from MSCI after 25+ years in wealth management.
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LGT Group's first-half 2026 profit rose 17% to SFr281.6m, with record assets under management of SFr412.6bn. Net new assets reached SFr12.3bn, an annualised growth rate of 6.4%.
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T. Rowe Price Group has agreed to acquire F/m Investments, a fixed income and ETF specialist managing $19bn in assets, in a deal set to close in early 2027. The acquisition will expand T. Rowe Price's fixed income offerings and more than double its fixed income ETF AUM.
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The Light in Durham, formerly the Durham Light Infantry Museum and Art Gallery, reopens following a £17m redevelopment with light-themed works by Tracey Emin and Dan Flavin.
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Gallery insolvencies can leave artists and collectors battling to reclaim their works. Without written agreements, recovery becomes protracted and costly, warn legal experts.
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A new group exhibition at Rice University’s Moody Center for the Arts brings together contemporary Indigenous and Latin American artists working at the intersection of math, science, and art. Runs September 4–December 19, 2026.
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AMTD names Benjamin Sutton Global Editor-in-Chief of The Art Newspaper, the multi-platform 'journal of record' for the art world since 1990.
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Hyperallergic editors share their favorite national pavilions at the 2026 Venice Biennale, amid heatwaves and controversy. A critical look at what works and what doesn't.
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Heatwaves in France have damaged the iconic nasturtiums at Monet's Giverny gardens. Gardeners confirm the scorching conditions caused unprecedented damage, requiring replanting for next year's bloom.
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At the second annual Vulva Gala in Long Beach, about 30 LA-area artists paraded handmade vulva costumes, blending humor and art to destigmatize anatomy and address social issues.
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