Adam Budak dismissed as director of MOCAK amid controversyArtReview18 May 2026Some artists have currently resigned their participation in MOCAK’s 2026–27 programme in solidarity with Budak
Venice Biennale 2026 Highlights: Off-Site ExhibitionsArtReviewartreview.com15 May 2026ArtReview editors on the off-site pavilions and exhibitions not to miss at the 61st Venice Biennale
VALIE EXPORT, pioneering artist who centred the female body, 1940–2026ArtReview15 May 2026The artist explored notions of self-determination and politics of the body throughout her career
Rene Matić wins 2026 Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation PrizeArtReview15 May 2026They were awarded the £30,000 prize for their exhibition ‘AS OPPOSED TO THE TRUTH’
Mary Lovelace O’Neal, painter and activist, 1942–2026ArtReviewartreview.com14 May 2026The painter, professor and activist Mary Lovelace O’Neal has died, age 84
Iran states intention to participate in 2026 Venice BiennaleArtReviewartreview.com13 May 2026The information follows an earlier statement from the Biennale announcing that the nation would not participate
Trevor Paglen to cocurate Swiss edition of Art Basel’s digital art initiativeArtReview13 May 2026The artist Trevor Paglen will co-curate the third edition of Zero 10, Art Basel’s initiative dedicated to art of the digital era, that will take place in Basel in June
