UK Considers Museum Entry Fees for Tourists, Azrieli Foundation Ends Toronto Arts Funding

On March 26, 2026, UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy proposed charging foreign visitors for entry to national museums to address arts funding gaps, as reported by the Financial Times. The plan, recommended in a review by Baroness Margaret Hodge, would require a universal ID system to distinguish international tourists from UK residents. Separately, the Azrieli Foundation has terminated its support for the Toronto Arts Foundation, with the group Artists Against Artwashing claiming victory after protests alleging the foundation's ties to controversial activities, though both organizations deny the funding decision is related to the demonstrations. Additional art news includes strong first-day sales at Art Basel Hong Kong, a legal case in Germany over a Documenta 2022 artwork, and a new San Francisco initiative offering free studio space to artists.