A new unauthorized documentary on Larry Gagosian is in the works, adding to his already eventful career. Barry Avrich of Melbar Entertainment Group confirms he will complete his trilogy about the art industry with this film.
Meanwhile, five craft artists have won big from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation’s Awards in Craft, receiving $100,000 each for their innovative work. The recipients include Hong Hong, Loretta Pettway Bennett, Melissa Cody, Paul Andrew Wandless, and Roberto Benavidez.
The Sharpe-Walentas Studio Program has announced its 2026–2027 cohort of visual artists, with a roster that includes Alisa Sikelianos-Carter, Anne Gilman, Beverly Fishman, David Shrobe, and more. The program provides rent-free studio space in Brooklyn.
A Blade of Grass has also announced its 2026 In Fellowship cohort, comprising Emily Johnson from Catalyst, Space in Tucson, and the nationwide UNDOC+Collective. Sarah Rowe, a member of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, is the inaugural artist-in-residence at Native Neon, a $50,000 program.
The School of Architecture at the University of Illinois Chicago has appointed Marc Manack as its new director, while John McBride will serve as interim executive director and chief operating officer at Dallas Contemporary. Jeremy Strick will provide strategic advice in this role.
Lastly, the architects for a $1 billion renovation at the Louvre Museum have been announced: Selldorf Architects and Studios Architecture Paris. This expansion aims to integrate cutting-edge technologies and create new spaces, including a 33,000-square-foot room for the Mona Lisa.







