Activists Display Photo of Arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Activists from the anti-billionaire group Everyone Hates Elon hung a post-arrest photo of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in the Louvre museum in Paris on Sunday, following his arrest on Thursday for suspected misconduct in public office. The photo, which shows the former prince in a Range Rover after his release from police custody, was displayed for about an hour before being removed. The group aims to highlight issues related to billionaires and their influence, and the photo was accompanied by a caption referencing Mountbatten-Windsor's past statements regarding allegations of sexual abuse.
New York Historical Society Receives 150 Indigenous Artworks
The New York Historical Society announced on February 23, 2026, a landmark donation of 150 works by Indigenous artists from Dr. Agnes Hsu-Tang, chair of the museum’s board of trustees, and her husband Oscar Tang. This collection, part of the Hsu-Tang Collection of modern and contemporary art, will be featured in the upcoming exhibition _House Made of Dawn: Art by Native Americans 1880 to Now, Selections from the Hsu-Tang Collection_, running from April 22 to August 2, 2026, and includes works by over 100 artists from diverse Indigenous backgrounds.
Tintoretto's Genesis Series Reunited in Venice Exhibition
The Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice is hosting an exhibition titled "Tintoretto racconta la Genesi. Ricerca, analisi e restauro" from February 11 to June 7, 2026, which reunites three paintings from Jacopo Tintoretto's 'Genesis' series—'La creazione degli animali', 'Il peccato originale', and 'Caino uccide Abele'—with a fourth painting, 'Adamo ed Eva davanti all’Eterno', on loan from the Uffizi. This marks the first time the works have been displayed together since their dispersion in the early 19th century, following a year-long restoration project led by Claudia Vittori that restored their original colors and revealed previously hidden details.
Study Confirms Gaudí Authorship of Catalonia Chalet
A new study has confirmed that Xalet del Catllaràs, a chalet built between 1901 and 1908 in Catalonia, is indeed a work of Antoni Gaudí, as announced by Galdric Santana, director of the Càtedra Gaudí at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. Although Gaudí did not supervise the construction, the study, commissioned by the Catalonia government's heritage department, provides detailed analysis linking the building's unique structural features, such as its canted arch and room distribution, to the architect's techniques. This attribution coincides with the centenary of Gaudí's death.
Art Basel to Feature 290 Galleries in June
Art Basel has confirmed the participation of 290 galleries for its flagship fair in Switzerland, scheduled for June 18-21, with VIP days on June 16 and 17. Sotheby’s has raised its buyer's premium on works selling for up to $2 million from 27% to 28%, while the mid-tier rate remains at 22% for lots between $2 million and $8 million. Additionally, Devyani Saltzman has resigned from her position as artistic director at London's Barbican, prompting concerns from over 170 cultural figures, including Salman Rushdie.
