Monday, 4 May 2026
Lévy Gorvy Dayan is set to launch LGD Hammer, a new live-bidding platform that combines private sales with auction dynamics, featuring a Willem de Kooning painting valued between $10 million and $15 million in its inaugural sale on May 16. Concurrently, Zoe Leonard has departed from Hauser & Wirth to join Maxwell Graham, while the closure of two galleries highlights ongoing financial challenges in the art market.
Walt Disney Co.-owned 20th Century Studios' "The Devil Wears Prada 2" opened to $77 million domestically and $233.6 million globally, with women making up 71% of its opening weekend audience. The sequel's performance underscores a gap in Hollywood's strategy, as major studios have struggled to produce films that consistently target female audiences. Meanwhile, Lionsgate's "Michael" earned $54 million in its second weekend, bringing its domestic total to $183.8 million.
The 2026 Venice Biennale, titled "In Minor Keys," opens on May 9 and runs until November 22, featuring 111 artists and collectives in the central exhibition and 100 national pavilions, including new participants from Nauru, Qatar, and Somalia. Curated by the late Koyo Kouoh, the event emphasizes a slower, more experiential engagement with art, encouraging visitors to explore connections and relationships rather than merely attending events. Key highlights include performances in the Austrian Pavilion by Florentina Holzinger and a sound and performance pavilion by the Vatican, curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist.
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