Museums & Institutions Audit Questions Smithsonian’s Use of Pandemic Relief Funds The institution received $7.5 million in funds but failed to properly justify some purchases. By Adam Schrader, Mar 25, 2024
Law & Politics Pro-Palestine Activists Take Over the Met, British Museum Both museums have been accused of complicity with Israel's war against Gaza. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Mar 25, 2024
Museums & Institutions Mona Lisa Targeted in Louvre Bomb Threat A mysterious and menacing message was sent to the world famous museum early on Sunday morning. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Mar 22, 2024
On View Why Dutch Golden Age Portraitists Loved Painting Exaggerated Facial Expressions A new show spotlights how artists Rembrandt and Vermeer made faces come to life with expressive character. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Mar 21, 2024
The Back Room Paint Drippings: Everything You Missed in the Art Industry Last Week Get caught up on the latest market moves, fast. By Annie Armstrong, Mar 18, 2024
Museums & Institutions Andy Warhol Museum Director Resigns High-ranking staffers have been leaving the museum since Moore announced plans for a "Pop District" in Pittsburgh. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Mar 18, 2024
Art & Exhibitions See Nearly Every Work on View at the 2024 Whitney Biennial The 81st edition of the much-anticipated biennial features the work of more than 70 artists. By Artnet News, Mar 13, 2024
Museums & Institutions Artist Candice Breitz Calls Out German Museum for Canceling Her Show The museum's leader Andrea Jahn has resigned following the controversial fallout over the cancelation. By Adam Schrader, Mar 12, 2024
Museums & Institutions Major Museums Are Mixing Old With New as They Reconsider Historical Collections The Met and Tate Britain are among major international museums to reshuffle their historical paintings of late. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Mar 5, 2024
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
Pop Culture The Victoria & Albert Museum Says ‘Let’s Dance’ to David Bowie, Agreeing to Acquire the Iconic Musician’s Complete Archives Some 80,000 items from the musician's career will be available at the new David Bowie Center for the Study of Performing Arts. By Taylor Dafoe, Feb 23, 2023
Pop Culture A Rare, Exceptional Piece of Beatles Memorabilia—John Lennon’s Floral-Patterned Toilet—Goes on View at a Liverpool Museum John's john will be exhibited at the museum for the foreseeable future. By Min Chen, Dec 9, 2022