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France Withdraws 15 Artworks From Exhibition At Kremlin Museum, Moscow
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, France has withdrawn 15 artworks set to appear in an exhibition at Kremlin Museum in Moscow.
The exhibition at Kremlin Museum, titled “The Duel: From Trial by Combat to a Noble Crime”, was set…
Baghdad National Museum Reopens After Three Years Of Hiatus
Three years after it was closed amid political turmoil, the National Museum in Baghdad, Iraq opened to public on Monday.
The National Museum was founded in 1920s by British archaeologists after numerous discoveries of cultural importance…
Russian Attack on Ukrainian Museum Burns Works of Maria Prymachenko
A number of paintings of renowned Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko were reportedly burnt during a Russian attack on Ivankiv Historical and Local History Museum.
The news came from a social media post by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
How Russia-Ukraine War Impacts Art World
In less than a week since the war between Russia and Ukraine began, the impact on the art world has been both tangible and profound.
On Sunday, artists from the Russian pavilion at the upcoming Venice Biennale announced their decision to…
Moscow-Based Garage Museum Halts Exhibitions As Russia-Ukraine War Escalates
The Russia-Ukraine war has already begun affecting the art world, as the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art in Moscow announced halting all exhibitions till the war continues.
The Garage Museum is one of the most prominent contemporary…
Dutch Couple Returns 17 Pre-Columbian Artifacts To Mexico
Dutch couple Hubert De Boer and Liesebeth Mellis returned 17 pre-Columbian artefacts to Mexico this Sunday - the latest in the series of restitution of Mexican artefacts.
The transfer was confirmed by the Mexican Ministry of Culture. The…
National Gallery, London, Announces Bicentennial Revamp
The National Gallery in London has revealed details about the NG200 Initiative, which marks the 200 years of the Museum in 2024.
Gabriele Finaldi (Director, National Gallery), said in a detailed statement: “Covid-19 had a catastrophic…
Tate Britain Commissions Artist To Reframe Racist Mural
The Tate Foundation has announced that it has commissioned an artist to modify a racist mural, a painting by Rex Whistler, at the Tate Britain.
The painting by Rex Whistler, titled 'The Expedition in Pursuit of Rare Meats" was first…
Italy Grants €15M To Convert MAXXI Museum Into Research Hub
Last week, the Italian government announced a €15 million grant to convert MAXXI Museum into a sustainability and research hub.
The announcement came on Thursday by Dario Franchesini (Minister of Cultural Heritage, Italy). At a press…
University of Michigan Receives Chinese Calligraphy Gift From Chia-Lun Family
University of Michigan Museum of Art has been gifted a Chinese calligraphy relic, by Chia-Lun family, estimated to be worth more than $12 million.
The gift comes from the family of Lo Chia-Lun who was a prominent figure in the Chinese…