Smithsonian Converts Arts and Industries Building into National Museum of the American Latino

In a significant institutional move, the Smithsonian's board of regents voted on 31 August to convert the Arts and Industries Building in Washington, DC, into the National Museum of the American Latino, bypassing the need for congressional authorization. This decision was highlighted in The Art Newspaper's first autumn podcast episode, which recapped major art world news from July and August. The episode featured Ben Sutton, global editor-in-chief, discussing US museum news and paying tribute to artists who died recently. Kabir Jhala, art market editor, provided updates on market developments, while Catherine Hickley, museums and heritage editor, covered international news. The hosts also shared upcoming exhibition recommendations, including Franz Marc: The Quest for a Better World at K20, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen (opening 12 September), The 90s: Art and Fashion at Tate Britain (8 October 2026 – 14 February 2027), Frieze Abu Dhabi (19–22 November 2026), I, Gustave Courbet. Painter and Rebel at Museum Folkwang, Essen (until 8 November), Taryn Simon: Father Country I Do Love You at the Guggenheim, New York (18 September – 14 March 2027), and Teresa Margolles: En el lugar de los hechos at MoMA PS1 (24 September – February 2027). The podcast is sponsored by Getty.