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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…
Museum of West African Art in Nigeria to Open In November
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin, Nigeria, is set to open for the public in November this year.
First announced in 2020, the project is still under construction and is expected to be completed in 2028. However, some…
Louvre Announces Global Design Competition for Major Expansion
Part of the much-needed expansion plans, the Louvre has announced a design competition seeking plans for the project.
The Musée du Louvre in Paris has launched an international architectural competition aimed at easing visitor congestion…
Tourist Damages Medici Portrait While Taking Selfie
While taking a selfie, a tourist damaged a 17th-century portrait of Ferdinando de' Medici in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy.
The incident occurred when the man in question was visiting the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, with…
Picasso Painting Smeared With Paint By Climate Activist In Canada
Last week, a Picasso painting at the Montreal Museum of Fine Art was attacked with paint by a climate activist.
The incident occurred on Thursday, though it gathered traction only after the footage was posted on Instagram by the…
Ancient Terracotta Figures Damaged By Tourist In China
Two Terracotta figures, more than two millennia old, were damaged when a tourist went on a rampage in Xi’an, China.
The incident occurred on Friday at the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang in Xi’an, an ancient city home to many Chinese…
Fowler Museum Returns Cultural Objects To Australian Aboriginal Tribe
The Fowler Museum in LA has repatriated 11 objects to the Larrakia community in Australia.
In a ceremony held on May 20, the museum returned the objects to the Larrakia, an Aboriginal community from the Northern Territory of Australia.…