Tag: Museums & Heritage
Art Institute of Chicago Battles for Ownership of Egon Schiele Portrait
The Art Institute of Chicago wins legal battle over ownership of Egon Schiele’s “Russian War Prisoner” artwork. The museum acquired the piece in 1966 and successfully defended against claims by
DetailFlorida Museum Receives Gift of 700 Prints from Rembrandt to Henry Moore
The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach, Florida has received a significant donation from developer Jonathan “Jack” Frost. The donation consists of nearly 700 prints, contributing to the
DetailControversial sculptures inspired by Velázquez spark outcry in Venice
The 60th Venice Biennale features a public art project in St Mark’s Square by Spanish artist Manolo Valdés. The project, titled Las Meninas a San Marco, showcases 13 bronze sculptures
DetailHow Pinterest Revolutionizes Museums and Heritage Sector
Last year, amidst the chaos of mainstream social media, Pinterest began to re-emerge as a popular platform. Although some debate its classification as social media, Pinterest offers a unique visual
DetailPortland Art Museum Set to Unveil $111 Million Expansion in Late 2025
The Portland Art Museum is close to reaching its fundraising goal to enhance its endowment, upgrade its facilities, and construct a new pavilion connecting existing structures by late 2025. The
DetailKim Conaty Promoted to Chief Curator at the Whitney Museum: A Curator of Prints and Drawings’ Success Story
The Whitney Museum of American Art has named Kim Conaty as its new chief curator. Conaty, who currently serves as the curator of prints and drawings at the museum, will
DetailHow City Plans to Remain a Leading Global Art Hub
This year is crucial for the Hong Kong art world, with Art Basel and Art Central returning to the city amidst political and economic challenges. Despite a slowdown in art
DetailArtists and curators call for reinstatement of cancelled Palestinian event at Manchester venue
Over 300 artists, curators, and cultural workers have signed an open letter urging Home, an arts venue in Manchester, UK, to reinstate an event celebrating Gazan literature that was cancelled.
DetailQuébec City Museum’s Jean Paul Riopelle Pavilion Sees Significant Increase in Costs
The Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec (MNBAQ) in Québec City is beginning construction on a new addition honoring Modern artist Jean Paul Riopelle. The budget for the Espace Riopelle
DetailUK Politician Urges Museums to Resist Restitution Requests from Liberal Progressives
A UK member of parliament and former minister is raising concerns about curators at national museums in the country aiming to return objects to their native countries. Robert Jenrick, a
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