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Art Basel Appoints Wassan Al-Khudhairi as Artistic Director for 2027 Qatar Edition
-Editorial Art Basel has appointed Iraqi curator Wassan Al-Khudhairi as artistic director of the 2027 edition of Art Basel Qatar, the organization announced, marking a key leadership transition as the fair continues to expand its presence in the Middle East.…
Art Basel Awards Name 33 Global Medalists for 2026
-Edition The Art Basel Awards have announced 33 medalists for its 2026 edition, recognizing artists, curators, institutions, and cultural leaders whose work reflects evolving practices across the contemporary art world. Now in its second year, the awards program seeks to…
Imperial Valley College and Consulate of Mexico Invite Public to “Noche de Rondallas”
-Editorial The Consulate of Mexico in Calexico, in collaboration with Imperial Valley College (IVC), is inviting the public to a special cultural evening titled “Noche de Rondallas,” a free concert celebrating music, tradition, and binational cultural exchange. The event will…
Exhibition “Past and Present” Highlights Decades of Artistic Collaboration
-Editorial The exhibition Past and Present will open April 9 at the Steppling Art Gallery at San Diego State University Imperial Valley, bringing together works by founding and current members of the Mexicali-based nonprofit Cooperativa de Artistas Plásticos José García…
Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 Ends with Strong Sales and Global Attendance
-Editorial Art Basel closed its 2026 edition in Hong Kong with strong sales across all market segments, significant international participation, and expanded engagement with the city’s cultural institutions, reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as a central hub for the Asia-Pacific art…
Baja California and the Federal Government Expand 2026 Arts Funding and Cultural Programs
-Editorial Baja California Gov. Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, in coordination with President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, announced a series of 2026 funding calls and programs aimed at strengthening artistic creation and expanding cultural opportunities across the state. The initiatives, presented…
California Hall of Fame inducts 19th class, honoring leaders in arts, sports, and public service
-Editorial Gavin Newsom, alongside First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Museum, inducted the 19th class of the California Hall of Fame, recognizing individuals whose achievements reflect the state’s legacy of innovation, resilience, and creativity. The latest class highlights…
Calexico Opens “Women in the Arts 2026” Exhibition
-Editorial The Calexico Recreation Department and the Carmen Durazo Cultural Arts Center hosted the opening of the “Women in the Arts 2026” exhibition on March 17, highlighting the creative work of female artists from across the region and internationally. The…
Art Market Rebounds to $59.6B in 2025
-Editorial The global art market returned to growth in 2025, reaching an estimated $59.6 billion in total sales, up 4% from the previous year, according to the 10th edition of the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report. Authored…