Pem Lham Wins 2026 Rubin Museum Himalayan Art Prize
The Bhutanese mixed media artist has received the USD 30,000 award celebrating Himalayan contemporary art. Harison Butler
“Poetry goes no further than language” at Buxton Contemporary
A Melbourne survey revives the work of China’s overlooked 1980s and ’90s conceptualists. Oliver Giles
Memory and Stewardship: Notes from South Korea
Zahrah Alghamdi, Sarah Orfali, and Raed Kadi reflect on their time in South Korea as part of Art Bridges, a professional development program organized by Saudi Arabia’s Visual Arts Commission.…
Weekly News Roundup: September 7, 2026
Maya Lin to unveil sculpture at UT Austin, Ho Tzu Nyen commissioned by New Museum, Kengo Kuma-designed theater coming to Singapore in 2030, and more. THE EDITORS
Laila Majid and Inaam Zafar’s “Body Quotidian” at the Sharjah Art Foundation
In their duo exhibition, the artists examine how everyday objects and experiences evoke an unexpected physicality. Razmig Bedirian
Two Buildings, One New Museum
Kelly Ma spoke with architect Shohei Shigematsu on OMA’s New Museum expansion. KELLY MA
Sydney’s Powerhouse Parramatta Engulfed in Turmoil Ahead of Opening
Senior executives have stepped aside on allegations of procurement misconduct. HARISON BUTLER
China Withdraws from Gwangju Biennale over Taiwan Designation
The Chinese delegation has withdrawn in protest of the Biennale’s decision to restore the title “Taiwan Pavilion” for Taiwan’s presentation. The Editors
.ART Award 2026 Opens Global Call With Over USD 50,000 in Prizes
The .ART Registry has opened submissions for the inaugural .ART Award 2026, a global prize for artists working in any medium. Partnership with .ART AWARD
Roots and Reach: Dina Amin on Building Saudi Arabia’s Visual Arts Ecosystem
Dina Amin, CEO of the Visual Arts Commission, reflects on preserving the histories that shaped the Kingdom’s modern art movement, supporting regional practitioners, and creating pathways for exchange. The Editors