Crystal Bridges Opens Major Expansion, Mondrian Estate Enters Web3, and More

On June 6, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, will unveil a significant 114,000-square-foot expansion, crafted by Safdie Architects, which boosts its overall size by 50%. This $100 million initiative introduces an additional 29,000 square feet dedicated to exhibitions, showcasing approximately 200 previously unseen pieces from artists such as Mary Cassatt and Kiki Smith, along with spaces for ceramics and digital art. On May 30, Maurizio Cattelan's "Comedian" was reported stolen from Centre Pompidou-Metz, prompting the museum to replace the banana as per standard protocol. Additionally, Hilde Lynn Helpfenstein, also known as Jerry Gogosian, was discovered deceased in São Paulo on May 31. Other highlights include Gener8ion's first album, Levi's 2026 pride collection, and Art Basel Paris featuring 206 exhibitors in 2026.