Italy Receives Repatriated Antiquities: Alexander the Great Head
Italy recovers 31 trafficked antiquities, including a 1st-century Alexander the Great marble head. The Antiquities Trafficking Unit (ATU) led the recovery from convicted traffickers.
National Gallery’s Citizen Assembly: Shaping Museum’s Future
The National Gallery introduces a citizen assembly (NG Citizens) to advise on policy, priorities, and public value, sparking debate about museum governance and public engagement in UK museums. Includes civic lottery and UK reach.
Albert Pike Statue: Restoration & Controversy
The Albert Pike statue, a point of controversy due to Pike's KKK association, is being restored after being vandalized in 2020. Restoration aligns with historic preservation law and executive orders. Statue's return expected in October.
Trump’s Presidential Library: Monument to Himself?
Trump's library raises concerns about ethics, influence, and historical accuracy. Will it be a monument to truth or self-aggrandizement? The debate over funding, location, and content intensifies.
Museum Ethics: Navigating Challenges in Tumultuous Times
Museums face ethical challenges: funding, repatriation, and collaboration with controversial regimes. Codes of ethics need strengthening for decolonization, provenance, and social change.
Paz Errázuriz: Dare to Look – Chilean Photographer’s UK Debut
Paz Errázuriz, a Chilean photographer renowned for documenting marginalized communities, makes her UK debut with 'Dare to Look,' showcasing 5 decades of powerful, immersive photography. Includes Venice Biennale exhibits.
Kinkade Foundation Condemns DHS Art Use: “Division and Xenophobia”
The Kinkade Family Foundation rebukes DHS's unauthorized use of art, including Kinkade's paintings, in social media posts, accusing the agency of promoting division and xenophobia through misinterpretations of American heritage.
Jiu-Jitsu FBI & Brooklyn’s Artist Haven: Trump’s Brazil Tariff
FBI considers MMA training. Brooklyn's Candy Factory nurtures artists with affordable studios thanks to Ann Ballentine. Trump imposes tariffs on Brazil amid political tensions. Jiu-Jitsu training and art community and Trump tariffs.
WNBA: Rising Popularity, Caitlin Clark, and Fan Debates
The WNBA's growing popularity faces fan debates. Caitlin Clark's impact, league history, physical differences with NBA, and discrimination discussions are key topics. The league sees increasing attendance and viewership.
WeTransfer’s Privacy Controversy: AI & Data Usage
WeTransfer's updated terms sparked outrage over data usage, AI training, and privacy. Users questioned rights to content, leading to revisions but concerns remain about data repurposing and consent.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites: New Inscriptions & Africa Focus
UNESCO inscribed 26 new sites, prioritizing Africa. Highlights include Mount Kumgang & megaliths. US withdrew. Ancient sites dominate. Focus on heritage protection and cultural value.
William Dobson, Viola-Perov & Art Acquisitions
William Dobson's self-portrait acquired by Tate, Viola-Perov Trust donates to Eastman Museum, and Crystal Bridges Museum gets Woodmen of the World window. Art legacy & conservation highlighted.
Ancient Cairn Monument Protected in Yorkshire Dales
Historic England protects the Dudderhouse Hillside long cairn in Yorkshire Dales as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, recognizing its national significance and vulnerability as a prehistoric funerary monolith.
Johanna Burton: From MOCA to ICA Philadelphia Director
Johanna Burton departs MOCA for ICA Philadelphia, succeeding Zoë Ryan. Burton's move, supporting the gallery and brings curatorial vision to ICA.
Colbert, Trump, and the Late Show Cancellation: A Wacky Turn?
Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' cancellation sparks controversy after his Trump criticism. His 'Mr. Stephen' alter ego and Paramount's settlement with Trump add to the intrigue. Financial decision or more?
Obsession & Dread: Chartreuse Dress in La Jolla
A woman in La Jolla is consumed by a chartreuse dress, revealing themes of addiction, isolation, and dread. Light, fashion, and online shopping fuel her hallucinatory experience. A modern gothic tale.
Improv Therapy: Federal Workers Cope with Uncertainty
Federal employees use improv to cope with job uncertainty and stress during government changes. Workshops offer stress relief and teach adaptation skills.