Tag: Museums & Heritage
V&A Competes with the Met Over £2m Ivory Acquisition
[ad_1] The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York are both interested in acquiring an extraordinary Romanesque ivory carving known as
DetailBirmingham Arts Institutions at Risk of 100% Funding Cuts
[ad_1] Arts organisations in Birmingham, UK are facing financial challenges as the city council plans to implement £300m worth of cuts to services over the next two years. According to
DetailEdward Colston statue toppled in UK to be permanently exhibited in a museum
[ad_1] The statue of Edward Colston, a slave trader, which was removed from its plinth in Bristol in 2020, will now be permanently displayed at the city’s M Shed museum.
DetailNew Calder Exhibition: Theatrical Display in Seattle
[ad_1] The Seattle Art Museum presents “Calder: In Motion, The Shirley Family Collection”, showcasing over 45 works by Alexander Calder spanning his entire career. From miniature mobiles to monumental sculptures,
DetailBellevue Arts Museum in Washington State Struggles Financially
[ad_1] Bellevue Arts Museum (Bam) in Washington state is in the midst of a serious financial crisis, prompting an emergency campaign to raise $300,000 in order to address operational costs
DetailNewly Opened Algeria Mosque Makes History as Africa’s Largest
[ad_1] The Great Mosque of Algiers, the largest mosque in Africa, has recently opened in the Algerian capital after seven years of construction. Designed by German architects and constructed by
DetailScythian Gold Artefacts Finally Returned to Ukraine After Decade-Long Legal Battle
[ad_1] Ancient artifacts from Crimea, known as Scythian gold, have been returned to Ukraine after a long legal battle following Russia’s annexation of the peninsula. The items were exhibited in
Detail5 Cultural Workers Share Their Stories
[ad_1] The recent conflict in Gaza has taken a heavy toll on the cultural heritage of the region. The death of 41 cultural figures and the destruction of numerous cultural
DetailSuspect Arrested for Molotov Cocktail Incident at Latvia’s Museum of the Occupation
[ad_1] The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia in Riga was targeted in an attack with a Molotov cocktail, causing damage to the director’s office. The incident was condemned by
DetailAlicia Keys and Swizz Beatz Collection to be Showcased at Brooklyn Museum
[ad_1] Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz to exhibit their art collection at the Brooklyn Museum in 2024. The exhibition, titled “Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and
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