Our weekly news roundup is an extension of Paint Drippings, which drops first in  The Back Room , a lively recap funneling only the week’s must-know art industry intel into a nimble read you’ll actually enjoy. Artnet News Pro members get exclusive access— subscribe  now to receive this in your inbox every Friday. Art Fairs – The Aspen Art Fair will return to the Hotel Jerome from July 29 to August 1 for its third edition, bringing together more than 35 exhibitors, among them newcomers such as Albertz Benda (New York, Los Angeles), Detroit’s Library Street Collective, and Chicago dealer Monique Meloche. The 2026 fair marks the first edition under director Kelly Cornell , who joined earlier this year while continuing to lead the Dallas Art Fair. Auctions – Sotheby’s May marquee sales are estimated to bring in $690.4 million to $942.5 million during the auction house’s second season at the Breuer, making it one of the strongest May lineups in recent years.…