Tag: Museums & Heritage
Former CFO of New York Museum Alleges Wrongful Termination Over Director’s Expenses
Former CFO of the Museum of Arts and Design (Mad) in New York Files Lawsuit Against Museum Alleging Retaliation The former chief financial officer of the Museum of Arts and
DetailUkrainian art academy hit by Russian air strike faces devastation
One of Ukraine’s leading academies of art and design suffered serious damage from a Russian missile strike on Kyiv on Monday, amidst Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022. The central part
DetailArt Gallery of Ontario Closes as Over 400 Workers Strike
The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is currently closed to the public due to a strike by over 400 workers, members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/SEFPO) Local
DetailWorkers at Mass Moca Resume Duties After Three-Week Wage Dispute
Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass Moca) and its unionised workers (part of United Auto Workers Local 2110) have reached a tentative deal following a three-week strike. The agreement includes
DetailRare Māori Parrot-Feather Cloak to Shine as Top Exhibit at Perth Museum
A rare 19th-century Māori feather cloak, made from green parrot feathers woven into grass fabric, has been conserved for display in Scotland’s new £27m Perth Museum. The cloak, believed to
DetailSwiss Dealer Donates Kirchner and Giacometti Works to Bern Kunstmuseum
Eberhard Kornfeld, a prominent Swiss art dealer, auctioneer, and collector, left a valuable bequest of five paintings to the Kunstmuseum in Bern. The collection includes works by renowned artists such
DetailMasterpieces That Still Wow Us After 150 Years: A Look Back at Timeless Artworks
This year marks the 150th anniversary of Impressionism, with museums around the world showcasing exhibitions to celebrate the movement’s beginning. The term “Impressionist” was first used as an insult by
DetailExperts say British Museum’s legal action over thefts is too little, too late
The British Museum in London has initiated legal proceedings against former curator Peter Higgs for allegedly stealing up to 2,000 objects from its collection. The museum’s actions come after archaeologist
DetailThe Broad Museum in Los Angeles Unveils $100M Expansion Plans
The Broad, a museum in downtown Los Angeles, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a $100m expansion project. The new building, designed by architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro, will
DetailReimagining Leonardo’s Last Supper: A Public Art Piece in London
London’s Royal Academy of Arts has unveiled a striking public art piece by Bahamian artist Tavares Strachan titled “The First Supper (Galaxy Black)” as part of the exhibition “Entangled Pasts
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