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National Gallery Closes Amid US Government Shutdown
On Saturday, the National Gallery of Art indefinitely shuttered down, becoming one of the first galleries affected by the US government shutdown.
On Friday, the museum released a statement saying that it will close from the next day for an…
New York’s Tilton Gallery Announces Closure
Eight years after the death of its founder, the iconic Tilton Gallery of New York has announced that it will close its doors.
The gallery released a press note written by Connie Rogers Tilton, the widow of the gallery's late founder,…
Stolen Ancient Egyptian Bracelet Found To Be Destroyed
The 3,000-years-old bracelet from ancient Egypt, which was stolen earlier this month, have been found to be sold and melted already.
The bracelet belonged to Pharaoh Amenemope, a king of the 21st dynasty of ancient Egypt who ruled from…
Loan Of Bayeux Tapestry To The UK Sees General Outrage
A petition filed to block the loan of the Bayeux Tapestry from France to the UK is now signed by over 50,000 people.
The Bayeux Tapestry is an 11th-century piece of cloth that narrates the Norman conquest of William the Conqueror to win…
Footwear Mosaic Is The Latest Find At Italy’s Roman Villa
The famous Roman Villa in Sicily, Italy, has yielded another, surprising treasure: a mosaic of ancient Roman flip-flops.
The Villa Romana del Casale, located in Sicily, has been a treasure trove for archaeologists for over seven decades.…
Barbara Hepworth Sculpture To Remain In UK After £3.8 M. Raised
Sold last year, the iconic sculpture by Barbara Hepworth will stay in the UK after £3.8 million was raised to match the price.
Created early in her career, Barbara Hepworth’s Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red (1943)…
Controversial Transfer Proposal of Florida Museum Risks Cancelled Donations
Update: Florida State University has confirmed that the institute has rejected Governor Ron DeSantis's proposal and there is no imminent risk of pulled donations.
Since the proposal of transfer of the John and Mable Ringling Museum from…
Australia’s Murujuga Rock Art Receives UNESCO World Heritage Status
After a long campaign by locals, the Murujuga rock art in Australia has been granted UNESCO World Heritage status.
The Murujuga rock art is located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The rocks boast of some of the oldest…
French Museum Faces Lawsuit Over Erasing Tibetan Identity
Musée Guimet, a museum in Paris, is facing a lawsuit over allegations of trying to erase the Tibetan Identity in its exhibition.
First reported in French media last week, the lawsuit was filed by four pro-Tibet groups, which remain…
White House Orders Review Of Exhibition At Smithsonian
The Smithsonian Museum is once again under scrutiny by the Trump White House, this time for the contents of an ongoing exhibition.
The exhibition in question is the “Entertainment Nation”, which has been on display at the National Museum…