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12th Century Column Depicting Krishna Returned To Thailand
The Art Institute of Chicago has returned a 12th-century column featuring Krishna to the Kingdom of Thailand.
The rectangular wall column, specifically known as a pilaster, depicts the Hindu god Krishna lifting the Govardhan mountain to…
American Folk Art Museum, Glenstone Museum Vote To Unionize
Last week, employees at the American Folk Art Museum and the Glenstone Museum voted separately in favor of unionizing.
On June 6, the staff at the American Folk Art Museum (AFAM) unanimously voted in favor of unionizing and joining with…
PostHuman n.5: The Technological Apex According to Walton Zed
On May 24, the Museum of the Free Academy L-ABAN in Nola unveiled the exhibition "PostHuman n.5," curated by sociologist and contemporary art critic Gaetano Romano. This event, a total immersion into the distortions of bodies and minds in…
Manhattan DA Returns 133 Antiquities To Pakistan
On Wednesday, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office announced the return of 133 stolen antiquities to Pakistan.
In a ceremony, the DA’s office returned the antiquities, worth over $14 million, to the Pakistani government. The ceremony…
Mona Lisa To Move Underground To Avoid ‘Disappointment’
The Louvre Museum has decided to move the Mona Lisa to an underground section to avoid disappointing viewers.
The Mona Lisa is arguably the most famous artwork in the world. The 16th-century work by Leonardo da Vinci is also the reason…
Four Years After Theft, Salvator Rosa Painting Returns To Oxford
A 17th century Salvator Rosa painting was returned to University of Oxford, 4 years after it was stolen.
The work in question is A Rocky Coast, with Soldiers Studying a Plan by Italian painter Salvator Rosa. On March 14, 2020, the…
Nicholas Cullinan Is The New Director Of The British Museum
The British Museum has chosen Nicholas Cullinan, currently the director of the National Portrait Gallery in London, as its new head.
As director, Nicholas Cullinan would have his work cut out for him – to navigate the museum out of the…
British Museum Accused Of Censorship After Repatriation Demands For Easter Island Statue
The British Museum has been accused of silencing the online demands to return Easter Island statues.
Recently, the British Museum unveiled a new exhibit that features 10 ‘recovered’ artifacts. Soon after, Mike Milfort – a Chilean social…
Outrage After Fashion Show Held In Front Of Parthenon Marbles
The Parthenon Marbles, the subject of much controversy last year, was again in the news after a fashion show was held before it.
The show, organized by British fashion brand Erdem, was held on February 17. Here, designer Erdem Moralioglu…
Rubin Museum In New York Shutters Down After 20 Years
The Rubin Museum – home to Himalayan art in New York – has closed its doors after 20 years, but with other plans.
The Rubin Museum was founded in 2004 to house the collection of Donald and Shelley Rubin. Since the 90s, the couple has…