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Nora Lawrence Appointed Chief Curator Of Storm King Art Center
Nora Lawrence has been appointed the chief curator of the Storm King Art Center in New York. She will also hold the newly-created artistic director position.
The Storm King Art Center is a sculpture park located in New Windsor, New York,…
Olivia Walton Replaces Alice Walton At Crystal Bridges Leadership
In a leadership shuffle, Alice Walton has stepped down from her leadership role at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and will be replaced by Olivia Walton.
Alice Walton is the daughter of Walmart-founder Sam Walton. In 2005,…
Archaeologists Discover Lost Ancient Sun Temple In Egypt
In a major discovery, archaeologists have unearthed a sun temple in the city of Abu Ghurab in Egypt.
While Egypt is mostly known for its pyramids – with the Pyramid of Giza being one of the wonders of the world – there are far more…
Numerous Artifacts Destroyed In Fire At National Museum of Gungu, Congo
Fierce fire of unknown cause ravaged thousands of artifacts and objects at the National Museum of Gungu in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A report by the BBC details the extent of damage caused by the fire that began on the night of…
Smithsonian Musuem of African Art Plans To Repatriate Benin Bronzes
The National Museum of African Art by Smithsonian Institution has removed all Benin bronzes in its collection from view. It also plans to repatriate it soon.
The bronze statues that once belonged to the Kingdom of Benin are colloquially…
Writer Roxane Gay Becomes Board President At Performance Space
In an unusual move, acclaimed writer Roxane Gay was named as the board president at the New York-based alternative art center Performance Space.
Acclaimed Writer
Roxane Gay is a critically-acclaimed writer who first shot to fame…
After Leaving Museo Jumex, Julieta González Joins Major Brazil Museum
Julieta González, one of the most esteemed curators in Central America, will be joining the Inhotim Museum in Brazil as its artistic director.
Julieta González will join the Inhotim museum in January next year alongside Lucas Pessôa…
Oldest Colored Bead Jewelry Found In Okinawa, Japan
A report published last week revealed the discovery of a 23,000 old colored bead in Japan, the oldest artificially-colored jewelry in the world.
The object in question was actually unearthed 5 years ago. It was found in the Sakitari Cave…
Caravaggio-decorated Roman Villa Goes For Auction
Villa Aurora, the famed Roman villa that houses decorations by Caravaggio, is hitting the auction block on January 18.
Formally known as the Casino di Villa Boncompagni Ludovisi, the Villa Aurora is a Renaissance-era property located in…
Victoria and Albert Museum Repatriates Artifact to Turkey
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has returned an ancient Anatolian golden ewer to Turkey.
According to experts, the 4000-years old gold ewer was given to the Haitian people in the 3rd century BC as a gift. Arthur Gilbert, who was…