Artnet Afternoon Briefing – Iris van Herpen, Art Sanctions & Gallery Highlights

The Artnet Afternoon Briefing brings together the latest stories shaping the global art world. From Iris van Herpen’s nature-inspired fashion philosophy to major legal developments in art sanctions, this edition also spotlights gallery features and notable works in the marketplace. Stay updated with key insights across art, culture, and exhibitions.


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Afternoon Briefing
July 18, 2026

Iris van Herpen Feature
For Fashion Iconoclast Iris van Herpen, ‘Nature Is the Best Artist’
By Min Chen

Russian Icon Sanctions
Businessman Fined in U.K.’s First Russia Art Sanctions Conviction
By Jo Lawson-Tancred

Carvalho Performance
At Carvalho, the Rhythms of Nature and Dance Take Center Stage
By Annikka Olsen

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Marketplace


Martin Munkácsi
Artnet Auctions:
Martin Munkácsi
Fred Astaire, 1936

Henri Cartier-Bresson
Artnet Auctions:
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Near Céreste, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France (self-portrait), 1999

Louise Lawler
Artnet Galleries:
Sprüth Magers
Louise Lawler, Banque

Beat Zoderer
Artnet Galleries:
Bartha Contemporary
Beat Zoderer, HAIKU, G2, #5B, (Dreischichtiges konkretes Aquarell)

Suzan Frecon
Artnet Galleries:
David Zwirner
Suzan Frecon, Ultra deepest depth and backlash

Antony Gormley
Artnet Galleries:
Clifton Gallery
Antony Gormley, Antony Gormley From The Cave

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