Museums Shift, Artists Rise | Art News

Art News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

Swiss Institute moves into its first-ever owned space on the Bowery, set to debut with a major new exhibition, while Frank Feltens takes the reins at Seattle Art Museum after a decade at the Smithsonian. Philadelphia’s African American Museum acquires new works by La Vaughn Belle, and Lyles & King closes its Manhattan doors after eleven years. Villa Albertine unveils a stunning new ceiling mural by Abdelkader Benchamma and Raymond Pettibon, and the Studio Museum in Harlem welcomes two new trustees to its board, with Anita Blanchard stepping into the role of vice-chair. Listen in comfort:Get a…