Museums & Institutions The Louvre Seeks Donations to Stop an American Museum From Acquiring a French Masterpiece It is two-thirds the way to its goal, thanks to the world's richest man. By Adam Schrader, Nov 13, 2023
Museums & Institutions The Director of the Hungarian National Museum Was Fired for Violating a Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Law Museum director László Simon was dismissed for allowing minors to view a World Press Photo show. By Adam Schrader, Nov 8, 2023
Museums & Institutions Workers at the Brooklyn Museum Have Ratified Their First Union Contract, Guaranteeing Them Pay Increases The contract approval came just one day before workers were set to go on strike. By Sarah Cascone, Nov 8, 2023
Museums & Institutions What Goes on Behind the Scenes at a Guggenheim Show? These Eye-Opening Polaroids Photos Offer a Rare Peek The museum's exhibitions manager, Barron Preston, shot these images during the installation of "Going Dark." By Min Chen, Nov 8, 2023
Museums & Institutions A Rare Renaissance Panel Found Hanging Over a Stove in a French Home Has Been Acquired by the Louvre The work, which marks the advent of painting in pre-Renaissance Italy, was declared a French "national treasure." By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Nov 7, 2023
Museums & Institutions The Frick Pittsburgh Is Facing Criticism for Postponing an Islamic Art Show Over the Middle East Conflict Museum director Elizabeth Barker said the show was pushed back for fears it may be "insensitive." By Adam Schrader, Nov 7, 2023
Museums & Institutions The Dallas Museum of Art Has Laid Off 8 Percent of Its Staff Ahead of a $150 Million Expansion The museum said the “difficult decision” was made in response to the 2020 lockdowns. By Adam Schrader, Nov 7, 2023
Museums & Institutions From Billie Eilish to Ed Ruscha, See the Glitzy Guests at LACMA’s Annual Art+Film Gala This year's event, which honored Judy Baca and David Fincher, raised more than $5 million. By Min Chen, Nov 6, 2023
Museums & Institutions 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
Museums & Institutions 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 2, 2023
Museums & Institutions ‘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 31, 2023
Museums & Institutions 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
Museums & Institutions 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
Museums & Institutions 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 21, 2023
Museums & Institutions 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
