Buffalo AKG Adopts Co-Director Model, Armory Show Returns, and More Art Business News
The Armory Show is set to take place at New York's Javits Center from September 24 to 27, featuring approximately 230 exhibitors, including Alison Jacques and Mennour. In London, Frieze Sculpture will be held in Regent's Park from September 16 to November 1, showcasing 11 artists. Milan's Miart has appointed Cloe Piccoli as its inaugural artistic director. The Hole in New York faces a lawsuit from Daniel Um and Nastaran Shahbazi over $50,000 in unpaid sales; it also shuttered its Los Angeles venue in September. David Zwirner has closed his gallery on the Upper East Side, while Berlin's Heidi gallery is moving to London. David Reed transitioned from Gagosian to Rodder, and a U.S. appeals court ruled in favor of Jeff Koons in a copyright case. David L. Johnson admitted guilt to money laundering charges. The Buffalo AKG Art Museum has implemented a co-leadership structure, and Jessica Morgan is set to lead Tate in 2027. Muara Arts will launch in Kuala Lumpur on November 1, and Ecuador's national museum has chosen Sanaa for its new design. Shabbir Hussain Mustafa has been appointed for the Aichi Triennale's 2028 edition, while Ferran Barenblit will curate the 16th Shanghai Biennale in November 2027. Michael Wellen will oversee the Hammer Museum's biennial in 2027. Joe Helman, co-founder of Blum Helman, has passed away at the age of 89.
Key facts
- The Armory Show returns to Javits Center September 24–27 with around 230 exhibitors.
- Frieze Sculpture in Regent's Park features 11 artists including Ivana Bašić, Angel Otero, and Conrad Shawcross.
- Cloe Piccoli appointed first artistic director of Milan's Miart.
- The Hole sued by artists Daniel Um and Nastaran Shahbazi for $50,000 in unpaid sales.
- David Zwirner closed Upper East Side gallery; Heidi gallery relocating from Berlin to London Mayfair.
- David Reed left Gagosian for Rodder; multiple artist roster changes announced.
- U.S. appeals court upholds ruling for Jeff Koons in copyright dispute over 'Made in Heaven' series.
- Buffalo AKG Art Museum adopts co-leadership model with Jillian Jones and Cathleen Chaffee.
- Jessica Morgan leaves Dia Art Foundation to head Tate starting January 1, 2027.
- Muara Arts, nonprofit for South Asian Art, opens in Kuala Lumpur November 1.
- Ecuador's national museum selects Sanaa design for $100 million new home.
- Aichi Triennale appoints Shabbir Hussain Mustafa artistic director for 2028 edition.
- Ferran Barenblit named chief curator of 16th Shanghai Biennale (November 2027).
- Hammer Museum's Michael Wellen to curate 2027 Made in L.A. biennial with MOCA's José Luis Blondet.
- Dealer Joe Helman, co-founder of Blum Helman, dies at 89.
Entities
Artists
- Ivana Bašić
- Angel Otero
- Conrad Shawcross
- Daniel Um
- Nastaran Shahbazi
- David Reed
- Amedeo Polazzo
- Suleman Aqeel Khilji
- Orkideh Torabi
- Susan Hamburger
- Rachel Mica Weiss
- Jeff Koons
- Michael Hayden
- David L. Johnson
- Janne Sirén
- Jillian Jones
- Cathleen Chaffee
- Jessica Morgan
- Ann Marguerite Tartsinis
- Shabbir Hussain Mustafa
- Ferran Barenblit
- Michael Wellen
- José Luis Blondet
- Joe Helman
- Irving Blum
Institutions
- The Armory Show
- Javits Center
- Alison Jacques
- Mennour
- Frieze Sculpture
- Regent's Park
- Miart
- The Hole
- David Zwirner
- Hauser & Wirth
- Heidi gallery
- Gagosian
- Rodder
- Galerie Anke Schmidt
- Häusler Contemporary
- Galerie Nathalie Obadia
- Herald Street
- White Cube
- Standard Oslo
- Asya Geisberg Gallery
- Nazarian/Curcio
- CARVAHLO
- Buffalo AKG Art Museum
- Dia Art Foundation
- Tate
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Muara Arts
- Sanaa
- Aichi Triennale
- Singapore Art Museum
- MACBA
- Shanghai Biennale
- Hammer Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art
- Blum Helman
- Artnet News
- Artnews
- Baer Faxt
- The Art Newspaper
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Javits Center
- London
- United Kingdom
- Paris
- France
- Regent's Park
- Milan
- Italy
- Los Angeles
- West Chelsea
- Tribeca
- Upper East Side
- Berlin
- Germany
- Mayfair
- New Haven
- Connecticut
- Buffalo
- Philadelphia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Malaysia
- Ecuador
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Shanghai
- China