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Museo del Prado Hosts Young Researchers Conference on Goya Ahead of 2028 Bicentennial
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The Museo Nacional del Prado will convene a one-day conference for early-career researchers focused on Francisco de Goya on October 23, 2026, in its auditorium. The event…
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Fundación "la Caixa" Seeks Science Exhibition Manager for Barcelona Role
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The Fundación "la Caixa" is seeking a manager for its science exhibitions and outreach initiatives. The role involves overseeing program planning, content coordination, proposal…
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Shermin Langhoff verlässt das Maxim-Gorki-Theater nach zwölf Jahren
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Nach zwölf Jahren beendet Shermin Langhoff ihre Intendanz am Maxim-Gorki-Theater in Berlin. Das kleinste Stadttheater der Stadt wurde unter ihrer Leitung zu einem Forum der…
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Nivi Christensen Resigns as Project Manager for Greenland's National Gallery, Criticizes BIG Design
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Nivi Christensen has stepped down as the project manager for the Greenland National Gallery of Art Foundation after a brief tenure of four months. Christensen, who began her role…
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UNESCO and ICOM Report Finds Museums Lack AI Policies and Funding
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A collaborative report by UNESCO and the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has revealed a significant gap between the adoption of AI by institutions and the frameworks…
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British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry Show Sets Record, Bans Photography After £2.4M Opening Day
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In just 24 hours, the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum achieved a remarkable £2.4 million in ticket sales, marking its most profitable single day. Following this,…
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Protesters Demand Leon Black's Removal from MoMA Board Outside Museum
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On September 22, Katie Fuller and her unnamed sister staged a protest outside the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), calling for the ousting of billionaire Leon Black from the board.…
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UNED Vitoria and Artium Museoa Launch 2026 Course on Knowledge Production in Contemporary Art
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UNED Vitoria and Artium Museoa are set to launch a course titled "Knowledge Production in Contemporary Art," running from October 6 to November 17, 2026, on Tuesdays. Hosted at…
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CentroCentro Opens Residency Applications for Rogue Artists’ Studios in Manchester
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CentroCentro has announced the selection of two artists for residencies at Rogue Artists’ Studios located in Manchester, UK. Established in 1995, Rogue Artists’ Studios CIC is the…
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Nathalie Sarraute's "C'est beau" Enters Comédie-Française Repertoire at Studio-Théâtre
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Clément Hervieu-Léger has recently been appointed as the general administrator of the Comédie-Française, where he is introducing Nathalie Sarraute's comedic play "C'est beau."…
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Jeu de Paume Unveils 2026–2027 Course Program with Ten Leading Image Artists
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In celebration of photography's 200th anniversary, the Jeu de Paume in Paris will host a year-long educational program during the 2026–2027 academic year, featuring ten…
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Fundación Lázaro Galdiano Opens Call for Temporary Conservation, Education and Outreach Assistant
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The Fundación Lázaro Galdiano in Madrid is looking for a temporary assistant to support conservation, outreach, and education efforts due to staff illness. This position, which…
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University of Michigan Stamps MDes Program Opens Fall 2027 Applications
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The University of Michigan's Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design is currently accepting applications for its Master of Design program, with a submission deadline of January 10,…
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Institution School Launches Course for Non-Curators, October 2026–February 2027
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From 27 October 2026 to 18 February 2027, the Italian startup Institution School will host the Course for Non-Curators: New Roles for an Evolving Art Landscape. This program…
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Acqua Foundation Brings Ethics, Art and Theatre Panel to Euromediterranean Water Forum 2026 in Rome
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The panel titled "Raccontare l'acqua tra l'etica, arte e il teatro" will be hosted by Acqua Foundation during the Forum Euromediterraneo dell'Acqua 2026, taking place at Nuvola di…
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Sean Connery Family to Open Film Institute in Edinburgh
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Plans to create a filmmaking center in Edinburgh, named the NFTS Sean Connery Institute, have been revealed by Sir Sean Connery's family. This initiative, a collaboration between…
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National Symphony Orchestra Musicians Ratify Four-Year Contract Amid Kennedy Center Renovation Plans
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Musicians of the National Symphony Orchestra have officially ratified a four-year contract that includes a 9% wage increase over the first three years, with negotiations for the…
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María Dolores Jiménez-Blanco Proposed to Lead Reina Sofía Museum's Board of Trustees
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Proposed to lead the Board of Trustees at the Museo Reina Sofía is María Dolores Jiménez-Blanco, an art historian hailing from Granada, born in 1959. She will take over from…
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CIMAM's 58th Annual Conference to Be Held in Harare, Zimbabwe, Marking First African Edition
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The National Gallery of Zimbabwe is set to host the 58th CIMAM Annual Conference in Harare from November 20 to 22, 2026, making it the first time this event takes place in Africa.…
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Phoenix Launches Vendor Pilot to Refocus First Fridays on Art in Roosevelt Row
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On September 9, the city council of Phoenix approved a pilot initiative aimed at transforming First Fridays in the Roosevelt Row arts district. This revised approach permits local…
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Convocatoria de resúmenes para la conferencia Modern Conversation 2027 sobre espacios educativos
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La Universidad de Jartum ha abierto una convocatoria para resúmenes de su conferencia "Modern Conversations", programada para 2027. Este evento se centrará en los entornos…
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Gaetano Pesce Foundation Launches to Preserve Architect's Legacy and Archive
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The Gaetano Pesce Foundation has been created to carry on the legacy of Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pesce (1939–2024). Announced alongside Gaetano Pesce Studio:…
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Iran shuts down French Language Centre in Tehran, Paris vows retaliation
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On Sunday, 20 September, Iranian authorities shut down the Centre de langue française (CLF) in Tehran due to a court directive. The prosecutor of Tehran alleged that the centre…
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British Library Appoints UK Space Agency Chief Paul Bate as New CEO
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On 4th November 2026, Dr. Paul Bate, who previously served as the head of the UK Space Agency from 2021 to 2026, will take on the role of Chief Executive at the British Library,…
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Arte e Impresa: convegno alla Fabbrica del Vapore di Milano esplora la bellezza sostenibile come asset aziendale
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Il 10 settembre, presso la Fabbrica del Vapore di Milano, si è tenuto un convegno organizzato dal progetto Arte e Impresa di EBLand e ARTantide Gallery, mirato a integrare l'arte…
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Design Council Reports UK Design Worth £136.7bn as Creative Industry Sees Major Hires, AI Bets, and Mergers
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The Design Economy 2026 report from the Design Council reveals that in 2023, the design sector in the UK generated £136.7bn, marking a 40% rise since 2019. This industry now…
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Arts Centre Melbourne Workers Strike for Fair Pay Amid Funding Crisis
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Employees at Arts Centre Melbourne (ACM) have conducted several 24-hour strikes amid negotiations for an enterprise agreement, marking the first union-led industrial action in…
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Met Opera Taps Louisa Proske for Macbeth as Arts Council England Reports Low Child Cultural Engagement
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Louisa Proske, co-founder of Heartbeat Opera in New York, will direct a new Met Opera production of Macbeth opening Tuesday, after the original director withdrew less than a year…
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New York Museum Building Boom: Canyon, Bronx Museum, Met, MOCA, Kitchen, New Museum, Studio Museum, Frick, Historical
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New York is witnessing a surge in museum construction. Scheduled to debut in early 2024, Canyon is a 40,000-sq.-ft contemporary art venue on the Lower East Side, established by…
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MAM Rio and UNESCO Host International Education and Museums Conference in October 2026
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On October 30 and 31, 2026, MAM Rio will hold the International Conference Education and Museums in collaboration with UNESCO. The meeting connects to the historic UNESCO Seminar…
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Emma Watson Wears Living Floral Dress to Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Opening in Los Angeles
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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art officially opened its doors on Saturday in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, thanks to the vision of filmmaker George Lucas and his wife, Mellody…
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Maria Arusoo Named Director of Tallinn Art Hall, Starting January 2027
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Starting on January 1, 2027, Maria Arusoo will take over as the director and a board member of Tallinn Art Hall for a five-year term. This marks the arrival of a curator,…
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Kennedy Center Tax Filing Reveals $47 Million Deficit Under Trump Amid Renaming Battle
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A newly disclosed federal tax filing for the Kennedy Center shows a $47 million operating deficit for the fiscal year ending September 2025, after excluding $257 million in…
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Vancouver City Council Approves Cultural Land Trust to Protect Artist Spaces
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On July 15, Vancouver's city council approved a motion without opposition to establish a cultural land trust (CLT) aimed at aiding artists and art nonprofits. Councillor Sean Orr…
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North American Museums Rethink Climate Control as Energy Bills and Carbon Footprints Mount
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Long-standing climate regulations for museums, rooted in 1970s studies, are facing scrutiny in North America amid escalating energy expenses and environmental issues. The initial…
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Tate Collective Marks 200,000 Members with Open Call for Tate Modern Commission
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Tate Collective has achieved a milestone of 200,000 members and is marking this occasion by inviting one artist aged 16–25 to produce a new piece for Tate Modern. The selection…
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Amal Clooney Launches Justice Scholarships in Malawi With Clooney Foundation
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Earlier this month, Amal Clooney traveled to Malawi to unveil a collaboration between the Clooney Foundation for Justice and the Malawian Ministry of Justice and Ministry of…
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Museo Guggenheim Bilbao Opens Course on Light, Climate Change, and Identity in Contemporary Art
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The Museo Guggenheim Bilbao is set to offer a three-part course titled Arte contemporáneo y transformación: luz, cambio climático e identidad, as part of its Aproximaciones al…
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Protesters Form Human Chain Around Kennedy Centre as Demolition Threat Looms
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About 1,500 people rallied in front of the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. This protest was organized by Hands Off The Arts, which includes…
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Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Seeks Head of Collections Department
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The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid is inviting applications for the Head of Collections Department until October 4, 2026. This position entails establishing the…
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