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Ferran Barenblit Named Chief Curator of 16th Shanghai Biennale
The Barcelona-based curator will oversee the biennale’s 2027 edition. JOYCE LEE
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Weekly News Roundup: July 17, 2026
MONA to open Bangkok outpost, Tromarama debuts Times Square installation, Hoor Al-Qasimi tapped as president of Sharjah Museums Authority, and more. The Editors
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Chua Mia Tee, 1931–2026
The forerunner of social realist art in Singapore passed away on July 10, aged 94. JOYCE LEE
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Book Review: 65,000 Years: A Short History of Australian Art
Comprising essays from 25 contributors, the publication traces thousands of years of colonialism, scientific racism, and the enduring art and culture in Aboriginal history. Emily Ng
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Kiaf SEOUL 2026 Marks a New Chapter for Korea’s Leading Art Fair
Kiaf SEOUL 2026 returns to COEX from September 2–6, 2026, bringing together 175 galleries from 18 countries and territories. Kiaf Seoul
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The Coconut Knows: Martha Atienza at Silverlens
The land has been keeping score all along—and it washes the tally onshore. Bea Belen-Ferrer
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Massimiliano Gioni Named Director of New Museum
The New York-based Italian curator will be the third director of the museum since its founding in 1977. Kalani Ko
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Shahrnush Parsipur, 1946–2026
The renowned Iranian novelist and activist passed away in San Francisco, aged 80. SABRINA HAU
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Ai Weiwei Selected for 2026 Neil Balnaves Tallawoladah Lawn Commission
The new public sculpture will be unveiled at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in September. Emily Ng
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ANGA Plans Protest to Meet US Ambassador in Venice
The pro-Palestinian alliance has called for a July 17 rally near Campo San Zaccaria. Joyce Lee
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Abu Dhabi Welcomes New Frank Gehry-Designed Performing Arts Center
The 6,000-seat complex on Saadiyat Island is scheduled for completion in 2030. Joyce Lee
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Canadian Minister Criticizes Palestine Exhibition at National Museum
The Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture’s comments follow a public protest and a board member’s resignation. SABRINA HAU
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Bae Young-whan, 1969–2026
The South Korean artist drew on everyday materials and pop lyrics, and extended his practice into socially engaged projects. KALANI KO
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Weekly News Roundup: July 3, 2026
Art Collaboration Kyoto and Tokyo Gendai reveal exhibitor lists, Laurie Anderson named Kyoto Prize laureate, and more. The Editors