Expert calls for government intervention to prevent museum thefts in the UK

Art expert Christopher Marinello, from Art Recovery International, urges museums to enhance security protocols after reports of missing items from several UK institutions. The British Museum is currently in legal

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Exploring New York City’s Dutch Heritage 400 Years Later

The Dutch colonial era in New York is often overlooked, but there are important historical sites that offer a glimpse into this period. From the Castello Plan at the New

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The reopening of Thomas Heatherwick’s Vessel public art piece in New York: What to expect

“The Vessel” in Hudson Yards, Manhattan is set to reopen later this year after being closed to the public since 2021. The iconic monument, designed by Thomas Heatherwick, will feature

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Artist demands ceasefire before opening Israel pavilion show at Venice Biennale

The Israeli pavilion at the Venice Biennale will remain closed to the public until a ceasefire and hostage release agreement are reached in the Israel-Hamas war. The artist selected to

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Brooklyn Museum names inaugural composer-in-residence

Brooklyn Museum’s First Composer-in-Residence Creates Scores for Hiroshige Exhibition The Brooklyn Museum has announced its first composer-in-residence, Niles Luther, who is creating scores to accompany the exhibition “Hiroshige’s 100 Famous

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Climate Activists Pledge to Keep Disrupting London’s Science Museum

Climate protesters recently occupied the Science Museum due to its sponsorship links with the Adani Group, a major coal producer. The demonstrators took issue with the museum’s partnership with a

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Benin Republic Harnesses Cultural Resources for Economic Growth

The Republic of Benin is leveraging culture to drive economic growth, with plans to build four new museums and a cultural quarter in its largest city, Cotonou. The focus is

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Danish Museum Safeguards and Returns 290 Stolen Gems to British Museum

A Danish museum has helped the British Museum retrieve 290 stolen Greek and Roman gems, marking the largest recovery effort in recent years. The Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen played a

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Importance of Museums in Modern Society: A Look Inside the New Exhibition at Mudam Luxembourg

Is the modern museum still relevant today? Bettina Steinbrügge, director of Mudam Luxembourg, aims to explore this question through a series of exhibitions titled “A Model”. This exhibition brings together

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Tate’s Indigenous Art Fund Explores Venice Biennale Theme

Tate launches new fund to increase representation of Indigenous works in collection. The move reflects global trend toward Indigenous art and heritage. AKO Foundation commits to funding Sámi and Inuit

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