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Van Eyck's Masterpieces Unite at National Gallery; Björk Exhibition Set for 2026

1/2/2026

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The National Gallery in London will display Jan van Eyck's "The Arnolfini Portrait" with eight other surviving European portraits.
The exhibition marks the first time half of van Eyck's known works are shown together.
The National Gallery of Iceland will host a comprehensive Björk exhibition during the 2026 Reykjavik Arts Festival, offering a broader view of her multidisciplinary practice.

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The National Gallery in London will display Jan van Eyck's "The Arnolfini Portrait" with eight other surviving European portraits.
The exhibition marks the first time half of van Eyck's known works are shown together.
The National Gallery of Iceland will host a comprehensive Björk exhibition during the 2026 Reykjavik Arts Festival, offering a broader view of her multidisciplinary practice.