Two Climate Activists Shattered the Glass Protecting Diego Velázquez’s ‘Rokeby Venus’ at London’s National Gallery

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Two Climate Activists Shattered the Glass Protecting Diego Velázquez’s ‘Rokeby Venus’ at London’s National Gallery

The protestors were arrested and the painting has been removed from display.

By Adam Schrader, Nov 6, 2023

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Artist Duo Drift Will Open a Museum in Amsterdam to Showcase Their Epic Installations in Their ‘Full Glory’

The Drift Museum—featuring an indoor harbor, no less—is slated to open in 2024 or 2025.

By Adam Schrader, Nov 1, 2023

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‘It’s a Bittersweet Situation’: Collector Christian Levett Opens Up About Rededicating His Museum to Women’s Art

The new museum is slated to open in June.

By Sarah Cascone, Oct 30, 2023

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Tate Modern Reopened Its Controversial Viewing Platform With Restricted Access to Protect Its Neighbors’ Privacy

The U.K.'s Supreme Court had ruled that the viewing platform was a "nuisance" to residents of nearby luxury apartments.

By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Oct 26, 2023

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What Did Ancient Egyptian Art Look Like in Its Glory Days? The Louvre and Snapchat’s New A.R. Program Offers a Glimpse

Visitors will learn more about the French institution's Egyptian artworks, thanks to augmented reality technology.

By Max Berlinger, Oct 25, 2023

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400 Years Ago a Prudish Aristocrat Censored This Artemisia Gentileschi Nude. Using Tech, an Italian Museum Has Revealed the Stunning Original Work

A relative of Michelangelo tapped Baroque artist Il Volterrano to censor the original work.

By Sarah Cascone, Oct 20, 2023

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The Van Gogh Museum Has Scrapped Its Pokémon Card Giveaway Due to Unmanageable Crowds

The cards have been selling on secondary markets for hundreds of dollars.

By Richard Whiddington, Oct 20, 2023

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The Newly Renovated National Museum of Women in the Arts in D.C. Is Ready to Shake Up the Canon

Even for a correspondent with a keen interest in feminist art history, the NMWA's inaugural shows are a revelation.

By Sarah Cascone, Oct 19, 2023

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In the Wake of a Major Theft Scandal, the British Museum Plans to Spend $12 Million to Fully Digitize Its Collection

The museum expects the digitization project will take five years to complete.

By Adam Schrader, Oct 19, 2023

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5 Offbeat Chicago Museums to Visit While ‘The Bean’ Is Off-Limits

From a cube made of one million $1 bills to the home of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, there is plenty to see.

By Max Berlinger, Oct 19, 2023

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The American Museum of Natural History Will Remove All Human Remains From Display, Vowing Policy Change

The museum holds about 12,000 human remains in its collection.

By Adam Schrader, Oct 19, 2023

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‘We’re Not Chasing Novelty at Any Price’: The Grand Palais’s New Director Didier Fusillier Reveals His Ambitious Vision for the Prestigious Paris Institution

Since taking on his role earlier this fall, Fusillier has been eager to revive the “magnificent memory” of the Grand Palais.

By Anna Sansom, Oct 18, 2023

Hammer Museum Director Ann Philbin, Who Led the Institution’s Dramatic Growth Over a Quarter-Century, Will Retire in 2024

Among the initiatives taken up by the museum under her leadership is the “Made in L.A.” biennial.

By Brian Boucher, Oct 18, 2023

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A Glasgow Museum Reveals a $3.7 Million Rodin Sculpture Has Been Missing From Its Collection for Nearly 75 Years

The sculpture was last seen during an exhibition in 1949 after which it was recorded as "unlocated."

By Adam Schrader, Oct 18, 2023

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