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Remainings of 2700 years old city found in Jerusalem
Archaeologists have recently discovered the mission section of the original Iron Age fortification of Jerusalem. The origin of this old city section dates back to 2700 years ago. Most of the sections of the wall would have been destroyed…
Security guards of the Baltimore Museum of Art take up the helm for the exhibition curating
The security guards of a museum are entrusted with the safeguarding of the priceless treasures in the institution. During their job, they spend all their hours with these art object collections. The stories they believe are the most…
German Museum Repatriates Historical Lakota Chief’s Shirt
The Weltkulturen Museum in Frankfurt, Germany announced that it has returned the shirt belonging to a Lakota tribe chief to his descendants.
The shirt was returned to Duan Hollow Horn Bear last month, who is the current chief of the…
Museum In Costa Rica Receives 1,300 artifacts From Brooklyn Museum
The Museo Nacional de Costa Rica announced that it has received 1305 Pre-Columbian artifacts from the Brooklyn Museum as part of its repatriation efforts.
While announced only recently, the actual return of the works occurred in October…
New York Historical Society Set For $140 Million Expansion Project
Louise Mirrer, President of New York Historical Society, announced a $140 million expansion plan that will house a new American LGBT+ Museum.
The NYHS had always had this additional space under its possession, but could never decide how…
Removal of Confederate Statues in Capitol Approved by US House
The US House of Representatives passed the H.R. 305 Bill, which allows for the removal of Confederate symbols and statues from the Capitol building.
The Bill was passed on June 29th with a 285-120 majority. It will not be voted upon in…
Picasso, Mondrian Painting Stolen From Greece Museum Recovered After 9 years
Two paintings by Piet Mondrian and Picasso have been found after being stolen almost a decade ago from the largest public gallery in Greece.
The works were found as a result of a confession by a 49-year-old man, as per the Ministry of…
Prado Museum Reports Revenue Losses of 75 Percent In 2020
A report by Prado Museum confirmed just how much museums have suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On Monday, the Museo Nacional del Prado (commonly known as Prado Museum) reported that it witnessed a drop of 75.5 percent in its…
Rome’s Colosseum Opens New Sections To Public Amidst Renovations
Italy has opened some new sections of the famed Colosseum to the general public, amidst the ongoing restoration efforts.
A part of the underground beehive was first opened to the public in 2010. In 2015, a system to raise the cages from…
Kabelo Malatsie Becomes First Non-European Director Of Kunsthalle Bern
The Switzerland-based Kunsthalle Bern museum has appointed Kabelo Malatsie as its next director. She will be the first non-European to don this position.
Kabelo Malatsie is a prominent curator based in Johannesburg. She is considered one…