Tag: Museums & Heritage
Bronze Age Gold Artefacts Stolen from UK Museum Highlight Lack of Government Investment in Heritage Sector
The recent theft of a Bronze Age gold torc and bracelet from a UK institution has raised concerns about the need for increased government funding in the museum sector. The
DetailDenver Art Museum Acquires Nearby Decorative Art Museum to Expand Collection
The Denver Art Museum (DAM) is set to house one of the largest collections of decorative art in the US after merging with the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative
DetailUnveiling the Secrets of Caravaggio’s Final Masterpiece at New London Exhibition
The final known painting by the Baroque artist Caravaggio, “The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula,” is set to be exhibited at the National Gallery in London from 18 April to 21
DetailExploring the Renovated Japanese Art Galleries at MFA Boston
The newly renovated Japanese art galleries at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) offer visitors a chance to explore a diverse collection of Japanese art in a fresh and
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The Royal Łazienki Museum in Warsaw has recently received a special package from Canada containing 12 late 17th-century Dutch tiles that were once part of the baths at the palace.
DetailNational Endowment for the Arts awards over $110 million in grants to US organizations
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced the recipients of its second round of grants for fiscal year 2024, totaling over $110 million. The grants cover a wide
DetailNavigating Controversy: Sculpture Park in the US Addressing Difficult Truths amid Cultural Backlash
This spring, I visited a unique sculpture park called the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama. This 17-acre park honors the lives of the 10 million Black people enslaved
DetailImpact of President Milei’s Budget Cuts on Argentine Cultural Workers
The Argentine president, Javier Milei, plans to reduce the public workforce by 15-20% to address the country’s fiscal crisis and eliminate corruption. This includes defunding the Instituto Nacional de Cine
DetailHow an artist and curator team are revitalizing Addis Ababa with eco-friendly projects
High in the Entoto Mountains, overlooking Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a new cultural center fusing art, ecology, and local building traditions is underway. Named Zoma Village Entoto, this innovative complex, set
DetailLegal Battle Ensues After Woman Denied Right to Breastfeed at Walker Art Center
Minneapolis Woman Files Lawsuit Against Walker Art Center Over Breastfeeding Incident A Minneapolis woman, Megan Mzenga, has filed a lawsuit against the Walker Art Center after a staff member told
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