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fromHyperallergic
18 hours ago

The Future of Museums Is a Dance Floor

Rave culture serves as a transformative space for belonging and worldbuilding, challenging traditional social hierarchies and perceptions.
Philosophy
fromThe Village Voice
8 hours ago

Historic Preservation as Cultural Self-Reflection: Reclaiming Stories, Identity, and Meaning in a Changing Urban Landscape - The Village Voice

Historic preservation is a cultural practice that shapes community identity and values, rather than merely a technical effort to protect old buildings.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

10 of the greatest National Trust sites near London (as chosen by the National Trust itself)

National Trust properties near London offer peaceful retreats with historical significance and beautiful landscapes.
#va-east-museum
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on a much-needed boost for the arts: rebuilding England's cultural landscape

The V&A East Museum opens in Stratford, London, revitalizing the cultural landscape amid challenges faced by arts organizations across the UK.
London
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

A First Look at the V&A East Museum-London's Most Exciting New Cultural Addition

V&A East Museum opens in London, expanding the V&A's influential collection and focusing on community engagement.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Brooklyn News: Green-Wood Visitor Center Opens

Gowanus development plans advance while a Fort Greene historic home faces demolition after being deemed unworthy of landmark status.
Paris food
fromFrenchly
3 days ago

What PAD Paris Reveals About Parisian Design Culture - Frenchly

PAD Paris elevates design to collectible art, showcasing its cultural significance and attracting global collectors and galleries.
NYC music
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Fifth Avenue Turns Into Giant Art Block Party as Museum Mile Roars Back

Fifth Avenue will host the Museum Mile Festival on June 9, featuring free access to over 20 museums and various art activities.
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

Two mighty London institutions are in the final of UK Museum of the Year 2026

The National Gallery celebrated its bicentenary by entirely rehanging its collection and launched the Art Road Trip program, collaborating with 24 local arts organizations.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Health of boy thrown from Tate Modern's 10th floor worse after surgery, says family

The family of the boy, who survived a 100ft fall, stated that his rehabilitation is proving longer and more difficult than expected after surgery in January.
London politics
#va-east
London food
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

First look: Time Out's review of London's spectacular new V&A East Museum

V&A East opens as a creative hub showcasing diverse art and design, emphasizing accessibility and community engagement.
London food
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

First look: Time Out's review of London's spectacular new V&A East Museum

V&A East opens as a creative hub showcasing diverse art and design, emphasizing accessibility and community engagement.
#lacma
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Like a concrete aircraft carrier: was LA's giant new $724m gallery really worth all the carbon emissions?

The new David Geffen Galleries at Lacma is a $724 million architectural marvel designed by Peter Zumthor, symbolizing a transformative vision for the museum.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Designed to disorient': LA art museum unveils enormous concrete gallery, 20 years in the making

The David Geffen Galleries at LACMA represent a $724 million revitalization effort, showcasing a controversial design by architect Peter Zumthor.
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

These spectacular London cultural institutions are receiving millions in government funding

London's major arts venues will receive £130 million from the Arts Everywhere Fund to enhance access and improve cultural infrastructure.
#architecture
London food
fromianVisits
5 days ago

First look inside the new V&A East Museum

A new architecturally distinctive V&A building in East London features a sculptural design inspired by fashion and Japanese concepts of space.
SOMA, SF
fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks ago

Inside the New Museum's Long-Awaited Addition, Designed by OMA

OMA designed a glass-covered tower that integrates with an older building, featuring a complex atrium and stairway, creating a unique architectural experience.
#museums
Travel
fromIslands
2 weeks ago

What Is The Most-Visited Museum In The US? - Islands

The U.S. has over 33,000 museums, more than any other country, with The Met being the most visited museum in the nation.
fromAol
1 month ago
New York City

19 of the Best Museums in New York City for Art, History, Music, and More

Travel
fromIslands
2 weeks ago

What Is The Most-Visited Museum In The US? - Islands

The U.S. has over 33,000 museums, more than any other country, with The Met being the most visited museum in the nation.
fromAol
1 month ago
New York City

19 of the Best Museums in New York City for Art, History, Music, and More

fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

How Do Museums Care for Unconventional Acquisitions?

Knowles's performances, such as Make a Salad and Identical Lunch, showcased her unique approach to art through food, engaging audiences in the experience of preparation and consumption.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Artists on Their Favorite Artworks at the Met, the Louvre, the Prado and Other Museums

American art reflects diverse cultural values and personal connections through various mediums and styles.
#uk-museums
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

The case for keeping museums free - even if you never visit

Reintroducing entry charges at UK museums could harm cultural diversity and economic benefits derived from free access.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

The case for keeping museums free - even if you never visit

Reintroducing entry charges at UK museums could harm cultural diversity and economic benefits derived from free access.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Government could charge foreign tourists to visit top UK museums

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the potential introduction of charges for international visitors to national museums.
fromArchitectural Digest
4 days ago

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Everything You Need to Know About the Met Gala Venue

The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 with the mission of bringing art, culture, and education to the American public. In the over 150 years since, the Met has steadily grown into one of the world's most influential museums.
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London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

First look: designs have been revealed for the National Gallery's biggest ever revamp

Kengo Kuma has been selected to design the new wing of the National Gallery in London, part of a £750 million transformation project.
#museum-expansion
#moma-ps1
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fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

This sprawling free NYC art show just opened at MoMA PS1

MoMA PS1's 'Greater New York 2026' showcases over 150 works from 53 artists, reflecting the current creative landscape of New York City.
Arts
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

This sprawling free NYC art show just opened at MoMA PS1

MoMA PS1's 'Greater New York 2026' showcases over 150 works from 53 artists, reflecting the current creative landscape of New York City.
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

This beloved east London museum will reopen after years of closure

The museum, which displays Walthamstow's colourful cultural history - not to mention Britain's first ever petrol-fuelled car - closed for renovation in December 2023.
London
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

MoMA PS1's "Greater New York" Is Gritty, Stunning, and Gutting

The curators of Greater New York really captured the energy of the city well - not the out-of-towner's New York with its glossy surfaces, brands, and trendy fare, but the gritty New York that's always in the process of formation, that rejects surface in favor of rawness.
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#museum-funding
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fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Art Movements: Dozens Laid Off at Artnet and Artsy

Artnet and Artsy merged, resulting in layoffs and organizational changes amid declining revenue in the media segment.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

In Surprising Twist, ADAA Art Fair Will Now Benefit the Whitney Museum

ADAA terminated its partnership with Henry Street Settlement and announced a new philanthropic relationship with the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Arts
fromArtnet News
4 days ago

One of the Art Market's Biggest Secrets, Revealed | Artnet News

Global auction totals increased by 13.3 percent in 2025 compared to 2024, signaling a recovery in the auction market.
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

International tourists could soon have to pay to visit London's greatest museums

The UK government is considering charging international visitors for access to national museums to boost art funding while keeping entry free for locals.
fromArtnet News
5 days ago

7 New Art Books to Step Into Spring | Artnet News

Casa Kahlo offers an unprecedented look into the famed Mexican painter's family home, Casa Roja, which stands just blocks away from Casa Azul in Mexico City. Kahlo would retreat to Casa Roja when Casa Azul got crazy.
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fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Required Reading

Tania Bruguera's stained glass piece at V&A East Museum emphasizes safety and freedom of expression in civic spaces.
Arts
fromArtnet News
5 days ago

Is Chinese Censorship Reaching Inside Britain's Museums? | Artnet News

London's V&A museum altered exhibition catalogues due to Chinese censorship, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.K. cultural institutions.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

The Marsden Hartley Legacy Project Launches Online

The first comprehensive catalogue of Marsden Hartley's artworks is now available online.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Self-Made at the American Folk Art Museum explores a century of artists inventing themselves | amNewYork

Self-taught artists create work that is deeply personal, immediate, and reflective of lived experiences, challenging conventional narratives of artistic authorship.
New York City
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

19 of the Best Museums in New York City for Art, History, Music, and More

New York City offers must-visit museums across all five boroughs, from world-renowned institutions to underrated local history and farm museums.
fromArtnet News
6 days ago

Painting Has Entered Its Performance Era | Artnet News

Much of Instagram's video content is organized around transformation-the virtual magic of the before-and-after and clips that show cause and effect. A person makes pasta from scratch in 20 seconds via edits that compress time-intensive labor.
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UX design
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Virtual Museums: A Closer Look at This Exit Strategy

Virtual museums improve access but cannot fully replicate physical presence, and they pose accessibility, preservation, and trust challenges.
Arts
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Art Without Walls: Inside the Public Art Fund Party | amNewYork

Public art engages communities, inviting them to see their city more honestly and expansively, embodying a sense of belonging and shared experience.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

Art Problems: Do I Need to Go to Art Fairs?

Art fairs are optional; attendance depends on individual goals and networking strategies.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
6 days ago

Beloved CUNY Social Practice Art Program to Shut Down

SPCUNY, an artist-led project, will close in February 2027 as co-directors Chloë Bass and Gregory Sholette leave their academic roles.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Museum's building plans too flashy, critics say

Proposed British Museum security pavilions and a Mediterranean lawn exhibit face conservation objections for harming Greek Revival symmetry and appearing "too flashy".
Arts
fromElite Traveler
1 week ago

The Art Exhibitions and Museum Openings Worth Traveling For in 2026

2026 features significant art exhibitions that warrant travel, showcasing unique experiences and rare artworks across Europe.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

V&A censored catalogues after demands by Chinese printer

The V&A often uses Chinese printers because they can produce catalogues at half the cost of British or European companies, but this requires compliance with censorship requests.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Natural disasters and political instability hampered U.S. museum attendance in 2025

U.S. museum attendance in 2025 was significantly impacted by natural disasters and political instability, with notable declines in several major institutions.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The New Museum Returns, but Humans Are Left Behind

The exhibition explores humanity's struggle against technology through diverse multimedia installations and thought-provoking artworks.
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 weeks ago

Comment | Museums must be the leaders in a moral revolution

Bregman claims, 'Today the whole of Europe risks turning into one big Venice, a beautiful open-air museum. A great destination for Chinese and American tourists. A place to admire what was once the centre of the world.' This statement encapsulates the concern that Europe is losing its cultural significance.
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fromCurbed
1 month ago

The Art World Nervously Turned Out for the New Museum Reopening

The New Museum's renovation enhances gallery space, allowing for expansive, immersive exhibitions that transform the art viewing experience.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

What Do We Really Think of the New New Museum?

The new New Museum is many things: contemporary, perhaps, but also a science, history, anthropology, and many other museums in one. It echoes the desire of its patron class to own the world and its affiliated courtier class to deliver it to them on a silver platter, or encased in perforated metal, in this case.
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fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Meet the Woman Who Made Museums More Accessible

Lorena Bradford, the National Gallery of Art's first head of Accessible Programs, transformed museum accessibility by creating intentional programs for disabled visitors, including ASL tours, memory loss programs, and medical student training initiatives.
Arts
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

10 Best Art Museums in the U.S.-From New York to California

The United States hosts ten prestigious art museums featuring diverse collections spanning Renaissance masterpieces, Indigenous art, and contemporary works across the country.
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Explore The Met's Collection in 3D From Your Couch

Some of the 3D scans were done in collaboration with Japan's national broadcaster NHK. A voluptuous Neolithic marble, a model Nayarit home from ancient Mesoamerica, Claude Monet's 1891 painting "Haystacks (Effect of Snow and Sun)" - these are among the items in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection that are now available to the public as high-quality 3D scans.
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fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

Accessibility Should Be at the Center of Museum Education

Museum art departments often neglect integrating disability studies into curricula when addressing art, politics, and identity.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

When Artists Lose Their Archives

An artist lost a storage unit and later discovered parts of their work were sold online without notification, stripping authorship and meaning.
Arts
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Why the most interesting things in museums are sometimes the ones that aren't there

Absence of displayed objects and apology labels often draws visitor attention, provoking curiosity and stories while also disappointing those seeking specific artifacts.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

New Leader Picked for Crisis-Stricken Louvre Museum

Christophe Leribault, Palace of Versailles director, appointed as new Louvre Museum director one day after Laurence des Cars' resignation to lead modernization efforts following a major heist.
Arts
fromArtnet News
2 months ago

Gallery Shows Featuring Estates Are Everywhere. Here Are 5 to Catch

Exhibitions of deceased artists and estates are rising, signaling momentum for historical reappraisals and potentially making January a season for such shows.
Arts
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

This underrated, tiny west London museum is celebrating its 100th birthday with a blockbuster year of exhibitions in 2026

Leighton House celebrates its 100th year with exhibitions and workshops showcasing its history, international influences, Arab Hall origins, and restored collections.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

National Gallery to make major cuts in effort to stem ballooning deficit

The National Gallery faces an £8.2m deficit and will cut exhibitions, public programmes, international loans, and may make staff redundant.
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