A 2024 report details gifts received by US officials, including President Biden's Angolan "Marimba" painting and other art from foreign leaders. Federal employees must report gifts over $480, typically transferring them to national archives or compensating the Treasury.
The Courtauld announces two new contemporary art galleries and a reading room at Somerset House, funded by a £10m gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation and scheduled to open in 2029.
Explore the artistic legacy of Beryl Cook as two new exhibitions in Plymouth recontextualize her work within the Western art canon, highlighting her influence on LGBTQ history and modern art.
Explore Louise Nevelson's reprised installations, the 'Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art' exhibition focusing on LGBTQ+ artists, and the cultural impact of Iran's protests and internet cut-off, as reported by The Art Newspaper.
The Metropolitan Opera is implementing drastic measures, including layoffs, executive pay cuts, and the potential sale of Chagall murals, to address financial challenges and establish new sustainable business models.
Albert Barnes, a premier US Post-Impressionist collector, amassed seven Van Goghs for his Foundation, yet famously missed chances to acquire both "Starry Night" paintings despite multiple offers. Martin Bailey chronicles these intriguing art tales.
