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New York · United States

Tyrannosaurus Rex 'Gus' Sets New Auction Record at Sotheby's

The 67-million-year-old skeleton fetches $50.1m, surpassing the previous high set by a Stegosaurus in 2024.

A remarkably preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton named 'Gus' sold for $50.1m at Sotheby's New York, becoming the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned. The 38-foot specimen, 61% complete by bone count, was discovered in South Dakota and prepared with 3D-printed elements. The sale raises questions about private ownership limiting scientific access.

Aspen · United States

Arch Connelly's Theatrical Legacy Revisited at Aspen Art Museum

A posthumous survey celebrates the overlooked artist's camp-infused works and East Village connections

The late Arch Connelly's first museum retrospective showcases his faux pearl sculptures, theatrical collaborations, and enduring influence on 1980s New York's queer art scene.

Aspen · United States

Aspen Art Museum's Summer 2026 Programme Explores Myth, Memory and Material

Three distinct voices examine human origins, queer experience and craft traditions

The Aspen Art Museum presents a trio of summer exhibitions investigating archaeology of consciousness through sculpture, painting and installation.

Bogota · Colombia

Bogotá's Museo Nacional presents over 1,000 repatriated pre-Columbian artefacts in landmark exhibition

Pasados en retorno brings together objects recovered from 13 countries, highlighting both successful returns and ongoing disputes with European institutions

The Museo Nacional de Colombia showcases 1,194 pre-Columbian artefacts repatriated between 2022-2026, examining the complexities of cultural heritage restitution through individual and institutional efforts.

New York · United States

Legionella bacteria detected in Guggenheim cooling tower during NYC outbreak

Museum confirms positive test amid Upper East Side health scare but says building remains safe for visitors

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan has confirmed that Legionella bacteria were found in its cooling tower during a city-wide inspection linked to an outbreak that has sickened 36 people. Officials say the facility poses no risk to the public.

New York · United States

Massimiliano Gioni Takes Helm at New Museum Following Leadership Transition

The longtime artistic director assumes the top post at the New York institution, succeeding Lisa Phillips after her 26-year tenure

Massimiliano Gioni has been appointed director of the New Museum, marking a significant leadership change at one of New York's most progressive contemporary art institutions. The move follows the retirement of Lisa Phillips, who led the museum since 1999.

Houston · United States

Vian Sora: Outerworlds at Asia Society Texas

A mid-career survey of the Iraqi abstract painter's layered works exploring conflict, displacement, and ancient Mesopotamian heritage

Asia Society Texas presents the largest iteration of Vian Sora's first US solo museum exhibition, featuring new paintings alongside works by John Chamberlain and Etel Adnan.

New York · United States

Sotheby's to Auction Rare Virgil Abloh Prints Supporting University Scholarships

Four 2015 screenprints from the designer's Off-Wisconsin collaboration go under the hammer to fund educational opportunities at his alma mater

The auction house presents a unique set of prints by the late Virgil Abloh, with proceeds benefiting scholarships at University of Wisconsin-Madison for underrepresented students in creative fields.

Washington, D.C. · United States

Hirshhorn's '50 for 50' Initiative to Send 200+ Artworks Across America

Smithsonian's modern art museum partners with Art Bridges for nationwide lending programme coinciding with America's semiquincentennial celebrations

The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden will distribute over 200 modern and contemporary works to institutions in every US state and Puerto Rico through its '50 for 50' initiative with Art Bridges Foundation.

New York · United States

Guggenheim Workers Vote to Authorise Strike as Contract Talks Stall

Union members at the New York museum overwhelmingly backed industrial action amid disputes over pay and working conditions following recent layoffs and leadership changes.

Ninety-three percent of unionised staff at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum voted to authorise strike action as negotiations over a new contract reach an impasse, with workers citing inadequate pay rises and job security concerns.

New York · United States

New York Gallery Transforms Venezuelan Art Show into Earthquake Relief Fundraiser

Henrique Faria Fine Art redirects proceeds from 'Kiosko' exhibition to support humanitarian aid following June's devastating tremors

A New York showcase of Venezuelan contemporary art has pivoted to raise funds for earthquake relief after catastrophic tremors struck Venezuela in June, killing over 1,700 people and destroying thousands of buildings.

New York · United States

Morgan Library maps tarot's journey from Renaissance courts to Surrealist dreams

A two-part exhibition in New York brings together 380 works tracing the cards' evolution across five centuries

Opening this month, Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions at the Morgan Library & Museum reunites the majority of a legendary 15th-century deck for the first time in North America, while charting the cards' transformation into a global occult symbol.