New president announced for the Louvre following resignation of Laurence des CarsArtReviewartreview.com25 February 2026Christophe Leribault will take over as president of the French institution
Director of MACBA steps down earlyArtReviewartreview.com25 February 2026The decision comes after Elvira Dyangani Ose was told that her role as artistic director of the Abu Dhabi Public Art Biennial was incompatible with her position as MACBA's director
Artists announced for the 61st Venice BiennaleArtReviewartreview.com25 February 2026Titled In Minor Keys, the international exhibition will feature 105 artists and collectives and 6 artist-led organisations.
Architecture prize releases statement following revelation of Thomas Pritzker’s Epstein tiesArtReview24 February 2026The announcement of the next laureate is expected to be slightly delayed
Curators announced for 2027 Liverpool BiennialArtReviewartreview.com24 February 2026Aimee Harrison and Lucía Sanromán will co-curate the 14th edition of the biennial
South African Court dismisses Gabrielle Goliath’s bid to reinstate cancelled Venice pavilion [Updated]ArtReviewartreview.com20 February 2026The pavilion will now stand empty
Cultural figures sign open letter over departure of Barbican arts directorArtReviewartreview.com20 February 2026Signatories include artists Jasleen Kaur, John Akomfrah and Isaac Julien and writers Salman Rushdie, Pankaj Mishra and Kiran Desai
