Tag: Museums & Heritage
New UK Digital Art School Offers Workshops and Supplies for NHS Mental Health Units
Hospital Rooms, a UK charity, has launched the Digital Art School project to provide free art materials and workshops to service users at mental health units in England. Participating artists
DetailLegal Battle Erupting Over Pérez Art Museum Miami’s Digital Billboard
Pérez Art Museum Miami’s (Pamm) new 1,800ft digital billboard, meant to generate additional revenue, is facing potential legal challenges after Miami’s city commissioners voted to repeal the law that allowed
DetailMexican Archaeological Bureau Reports Damage at Guanajuato Mummies Museum
Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has criticized Guanajuato’s Museo de las Momias for not adhering to conservation protocols during a recent exhibit redesign, resulting in damage to
DetailPro-Palestine Protesters Rally at Brooklyn Museum: Hundreds Gather in Solidarity
A chaotic scene unfolded at the Brooklyn Museum on 31 May as over 1,000 pro-Palestine protesters took over the main entrance, lobby, and outdoor plaza. The protest was one of
DetailUK General Election | Art World Hopes and Fears for the Vote
The upcoming General Election in the UK on 4 July is being closely watched by the art and culture sector. We asked key figures in the art world three important
DetailThe Rubin Museum’s Final Show in New York Space Features The Himalayas in Manhattan
The Rubin Museum’s latest exhibition showcases 32 contemporary artists whose works are inspired by pieces from the museum’s permanent collection. Featured artists include Bidhata KC and John Tsung, among others,
DetailCourt rules in favor of MFA Houston keeping Bernardo Bellotto painting sold to the Nazis
A panel of judges from the US Fifth Circuit court of appeals upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss a claim by heirs of Max J. Emden for the return
DetailTheaster Gates collaborates on new Philadelphia arts complex opening
The Forman Arts Initiative (FAI) in Philadelphia recently acquired a city block in West Kensington to establish a museum and community center, with support from artist Theaster Gates and local
DetailInvestigation underway for suspected arson in fire at Israel Museum
A forest fire in the Valley of the Cross in western Jerusalem caused damage to part of the Israel Museum’s roof, leading to a full evacuation of the institution. Authorities
DetailPalm Springs Art Museum Introduces Permanent LGBTQ+ Programming
California’s Palm Springs Art Museum (PSAM) has introduced Q+ Art, a groundbreaking initiative highlighting LGBTQ+ artists through exhibitions, public programs, awards, and the inclusion of LGBTQ+ artists’ works in the
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