Charting the Latest Currents in the Global Art Scene
A Dynamic Duo: Jarvis & Werner Launch New Gallery Initiative
Lindsay Jarvis and Max Werner are joining forces to establish Jarvis & Werner, a new gallery poised to debut on September 2 with a solo exhibition by Martina Cox at its Bowery location in New York. Werner brings a rich background from his family's galleries, Mary Boone and Michael Werner, while Jarvis has extensive experience as an art adviser and in sales roles at renowned London galleries like Sadie Coles HQ and Greengrassi. Their previous collaboration on the "Eruption" exhibition earlier this year laid the groundwork for this new venture. The gallery plans to host New York solo debuts for Lorian Gwynn and Max Ruf later in the year, emphasizing a more focused and deliberate approach in response to recent shifts in the art market.
Leadership Transitions at Prominent Cultural Institutions
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced Wolf Burchard's appointment as Curator in Charge of the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Department. Burchard, who joined the museum in 2019, has steadily advanced through the curatorial ranks and is currently overseeing the reinstallation of the Met's British collection galleries and preparing for the upcoming exhibition, "A King’s Carpet: Louis XIV and the Savonnerie."
New Endowments and Curatorial Talent at Regional Museums
The Portland Museum of Art has significantly bolstered its American art department with an endowment from the Lunder Foundation, leading to the appointment of Elizabeth S. Humphrey as the inaugural Lunder Curator of American Art. Humphrey specializes in American art from the 18th to 20th centuries, with a particular focus on African American art and the Black diaspora. Her ongoing projects include an exhibition for the Museum of the City of New York commemorating the 200th anniversary of slavery's abolition in New York State.
Storefront for Art and Architecture Welcomes New Curatorial Vision
May Makki has been named Associate Curator at Storefront for Art and Architecture in New York. She will play a pivotal role in the institution's upcoming programming cycle, including curating a solo exhibition for Alia Farid in May 2027. Makki's past curatorial experience includes the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale and roles at the Museum of Modern Art, MoMA PS1, and the Wallach Art Gallery.
Cultivating Emerging Curatorial Voices in Lagos
Adam Szymczyk, formerly the artistic director of Documenta 14, will lead the Curatorial Lab Lagos. This three-day intensive program, designed for 12 early-career curators aged 20–35 from around the world, will explore themes relevant to this year's Lagos Biennial, "The Museum of Things Unseen."
Recognizing Artistic Excellence: Liberatum Pioneer Awards
Marina Abramović is among the distinguished recipients of Liberatum’s 2026 Pioneer Awards, which will be presented during the Venice Film Festival. The awards, part of Liberatum's new Art & Cinema program celebrating its 25th anniversary, honor individuals whose work has profoundly influenced their respective fields and contributed to social, artistic, cinematic, and cultural advancement. Filmmaker Lee Daniels and director Nadine Labaki will also be celebrated.
Columbus Museum of Art's Artist-in-Residence Program
Maryam Adib, a multidisciplinary artist working in painting, muralism, and fashion design, has been selected as the 2026 Aminah Robinson Artist in Residence at the Columbus Museum of Art. Starting September 1, Adib will spend three months in Robinson's former studio, receiving a $15,000 grant and preparing for an exhibition at the museum next April.
Art and Advocacy: Detroit Justice Center's Artist in Residence
Mariah Barrera has been named the 2026–27 Artist in Residence at the Detroit Justice Center. During her year-long residency, Barrera will develop "On Earth As It Is in Prison," a photography project that reexamines and sheds light on the often-overlooked prison visitation photos found in the archives of system-impacted families.
High-Value Art on the Auction Block
Piet Mondrian’s Composition III (1920) is expected to fetch up to $41 million (£30 million) at Christie’s 20th/21st Century Evening Sale in London on October 14. This significant work, with a low estimate of £20 million ($27 million), will be a highlight of Frieze Week auctions. It is coming to auction from a private collection and was previously owned by Celeste and Armand P. Bartos.
A Retrospective of Architectural Genius in Los Angeles
This fall, Los Angeles will host a series of exhibitions celebrating the legacy of Paul Revere Williams, a pioneering 20th-century architect and California's first licensed Black architect. Exhibitions at the USC Fisher Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Getty Research Institution will explore his diverse contributions, from opulent homes for Hollywood stars and major renovations of landmarks like the Beverly Hills Hotel to vital affordable housing projects and community structures such as the 28th Street YMCA and First AME Church. LACMA curator Staci Steinberger noted Williams’s profound impact, stating, "You could be born in a Paul Williams hospital, educated at a Paul Williams school, married at a Paul Williams church and be buried at a Paul Williams funeral home."