Mexico City’s Art Surge Meets Power Plays
At Mexico City’s Material and Salón Acme fairs, artists find hope in nature • Mexico City street market gallery makes art accessible • World Cup art initiatives go for goal in Mexico City
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At Mexico City’s Material and Salón Acme fairs, artists find hope in nature
During Mexico City Art Week, the satellite fairs Feria Material and Salón Acme drew record crowds at VIP previews on 5 February 2026, with...
Mexico City street market gallery makes art accessible
Galería Tianguis Neza, a pop-up gallery operating every Sunday inside Mexico City’s La Lagunilla street market, sells artworks directly from...
World Cup art initiatives go for goal in Mexico City
Mexico City is planning a large cultural programme to coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in June at the recently renovated...
This Serene Canaletto Is Now One of the Italian Masters Most Expensive Works
Artnet News reported on 8 February 2026 that a tranquil painting by Canaletto has become one of the Venetian artist’s most expensive works,...
White House Floats Idea of Expanded Trump Display at Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery
ARTnews reported that the White House has floated the idea of expanding the display devoted to Donald Trump at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait...
The Art World's Epstein Problem
Hyperallergic’s article “The Art World’s Epstein Problem” examines how Jeffrey Epstein’s wealth and social connections intersected with parts of...
Digitally Rebuilding the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Once One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
ARTnews covered efforts to digitally reconstruct the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the ancient Pharos that was once counted among the Seven Wonders of...
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