Everything you need to know about the most important headlines from the world of art in the last seven days
Installation view of Machine Dreams: Rainforest, DATALAND, Los Angeles, CA, June 20, 2026 –
January 31, 2027. 2026 Refik Anadol Studio on behalf of DATALAND. Photo: Refik anadol
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Dataland, the World’s First Museum of AI Arts, Sets Opening Date and First Exhibition
After more than two and a half years of research, planning and construction, Dataland, the world’s first museum of AI arts, will open June 20.
Antiquities Dealer Who Exposed British Museum Thefts Dies Aged 61
Dr Ittai Gradel, the academic turned antiquities dealer who exposed the theft of many hundreds of artefacts from the British Museum, has died of cancer, aged 61.
A New York jury found that an art publisher who made works derived from Indiana’s images had infringed on the rights of a company that had been the artist’s partner.
Auctions
The $33.5m price fetched by set, which once belonged to Yves Saint Laurent, reflects Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne's still-growing market.
Fairs and Biennals
Art Basel Launches New Initiative to Combat Pre-Fair Sales
The Swiss mega‑fair’s plans will see 70 percent of participating galleries unveil one work exclusively during its VIP preview.
Sharjah Biennial 2027 Announces Theme and Artists
The 2027 Sharjah Biennial, curated by Angela Harutyunyan and Paula Nascimento, will be titled What remains, sits restive, the Sharjah Art Foundation has announced.
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