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• Philadelphia Museum of Art Faces $10M Deficit, Lucas Museum Reveals Star Wars Parody institutional

  The Philadelphia Museum of Art ended its fiscal year with a $10 million deficit, with the shortfall potentially reaching $16 million in the coming year, drawing from emergency…

• Shanghai Museums Launch 'Healing Alliance' for Mental Health Support institutional

  Launched in June, a 'prescription programme' that links healthcare facilities with museums is set to broaden its reach to encompass the Duolun Museum of Modern Art, libraries,…

• Dylan Cole appointed CEO and Festival Director of Melbourne International Comedy Festival institutional

  Following a thorough international search, Dylan Cole has been named the CEO and Festival Director of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He will manage all artistic,…

• Four regional Australian venues form consortium to develop new theatre works institutional

  Creative Australia has revealed an initial investment of $280,000 for the first year in the Second Cities Producing Consortium. This four-year pilot program unites the Geelong…

• Congressional Hearing Grills Smithsonian Director on Bizarre Allegations institutional

  During a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing, National Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig faced a series of bizarre and accusatory questions…

• Charli XCX Portrait by Harley Weir Enters National Portrait Gallery institutional

  London's National Portrait Gallery (NPG) has added a 2023 photograph of pop sensation Charli XCX, taken by Harley Weir, to its 'History Makers' gallery. The striking image…

• Bishopsgate Institute's Kink Collections Draw Global Interest institutional

  Annebella Pollen, a photography historian, highlights the work of archivist Stefan Dickers at the Bishopsgate Institute in London, which has become a global center for LGBTQIA+…

• Van Gogh Museum partners with business schools to use data for visitor experience institutional

  Cultural institutions are increasingly leveraging data to enhance their presentation of artworks and visitor engagement, transitioning from isolated entities to interactive hubs.…

• National Gallery Acquires Rediscovered Gentileschi Magdalene institutional

  The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. has acquired Artemisia Gentileschi's 'Mary Magdalene in Ecstasy,' a painting lost to history until a 2011 scholarly article…

• Piccolo America Foundation's Growing Influence Sparks Controversy in Rome institutional

  The Piccolo America foundation, founded to protect abandoned cinemas in Rome, has become a powerful cultural force, securing exceptional public funding while clashing with local…

• MACBA Barcelona Opens Hiring for Contract Technician institutional

  The Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) has initiated a selection process for a permanent contract technician position, also creating a job pool. The role involves…

• Pacific Northwest Ballet School to Open New Seattle Space institutional

  Pacific Northwest Ballet's school is opening a new, larger facility in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood. The school generates approximately 18% of PNB's annual revenue, according to…

• Shabbir Hussain Mustafa Appointed Artistic Director of 2028 Aichi Triennale institutional

  Shabbir Hussain Mustafa has been named the artistic director for the 2028 Aichi Triennale, marking the seventh iteration of the event. Since 2025, he has served as the chief…

• Portland's Cultural Revival: New Art Spaces and Awards Signal Rebound institutional

  Portland, Oregon, is experiencing a cultural renaissance after overcoming recent adversities. In November 2025, the Portland Art Museum unveiled a 2,044-square-meter expansion,…

• BMA Adds 118 Works, Including Major Caplan Gift institutional

  In the past six months, the Baltimore Museum of Art has made a big leap by adding about 118 new pieces to its collection through purchases, donations, and promises. This is one of…

• North Texas Museums See Wave of New Leadership institutional

  In 2025, four prominent art museums in North Texas welcomed new leadership: Carlos Basualdo became the director of the Nasher Sculpture Center in June, Halona Norton-Westbrook…

• Biennale President Buttafuoco Clashes with EU Over Funding Cuts institutional

  During a press conference for the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Biennale President Pietrangelo Buttafuoco criticized the European Commission for cutting €2 million in…

• Costantino D'Orazio on Leading Italy's Contemporary Creativity Directorate institutional

  Costantino D'Orazio, 52, has been appointed Director General for Contemporary Creativity at Italy's Ministry of Culture, succeeding Angelo Piero Cappello. In an interview with…

• Former Director's Letter Alleges Systemic Racism at V&A Museum institutional

  A letter from Yuko Kikuchi, who previously led academic programs at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), has reignited discussions about racial discrimination within the…

• Buffalo AKG Museum Splits Leadership Into Two Co-Director Roles institutional

  The Buffalo AKG Art Museum has appointed Jillian Jones and Cathleen Chaffee as co-directors, succeeding Janne Sirén after his 13-year leadership. Effective November 1, Jones, the…

• Laurent Le Bon and Emmanuel Kasarhéou Renewed as Museum Directors institutional

  Laurent Le Bon, director of the Centre Pompidou, and Emmanuel Kasarhérou, director of the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, have both been reappointed to their positions. The…

• Humboldt University student parliament calls for boycott of Israeli universities institutional

  The student parliament of Humboldt University in Berlin has passed a resolution calling for a boycott of all Israeli universities, sparking debate about academic freedom and the…

• Italy's Culture Ministry Launches Olivetti Study Center for Inner Areas institutional

  The Italian Ministry of Culture has established the Centro Studi per il Piano Olivetti, a research body dedicated to the cultural regeneration of the country's inner and…

• Michael Wellen and José Luis Blondet to Curate 2027 Made in L.A. Biennial institutional

  Michael Wellen and José Luis Blondet have been selected as curators for the eighth iteration of the Made in L.A. biennial, set to debut in fall 2027 at the Hammer Museum. Wellen,…

• Petra Felgen Named CEO of WhiteWall, Photo Lab Giant institutional

  WhiteWall, a premium photo lab and printer, has appointed Petra Felgen as its new CEO. Felgen, previously with the CEWE Group (WhiteWall's parent company), will lead the company…

• Urban Art Agency Rebrands as UNIK' Art Agency, Unikalo's Artistic Arm institutional

  Urban Art Agency (U2A) has rebranded as UNIK' Art Agency following a partnership with Unikalo, France's leading independent paint manufacturer. Founded in 2018, U2A specializes in…

• Museo Picasso Málaga and Fundación "la Caixa" Renew Partnership for Social Inclusion institutional

  The alliance between Museo Picasso Málaga and Fundación "la Caixa" has been renewed, with a budget of €50,000 designated for the Social Participation Program. This partnership was…

• US museums increasingly hire international directors despite Trump's 'America First' policy institutional

  Massimiliano Gioni, an Italian curator trained at the University of Bologna, has been appointed director of the New Museum in New York, continuing a trend of US museums hiring…

• LABASAD opens applications for 2026 online master's programs institutional

  LABASAD, located in Barcelona, is accepting applications for its online master's degree programs scheduled for October and November 2026. The institution offers 30 distinct…

• New Milanese Cultural Association OPA Reimagines Art as Playground institutional

  A new cultural initiative named OPA has made its debut in Milan, founded by nine women leaders in various fields, including notable figures Alice Arcangeli, Anita Dal Sasso, and…

• EU Suspends €2 Million Grant to Venice Biennale Over Russian Pavilion institutional

  The Venice Biennale will no longer receive a €2 million subsidy (about R$11.56 million) from the European Union, bringing an end to weeks of speculation. This decision, revealed…

• Jessica Morgan Named Next Director of Tate institutional

  On July 22, Tate's board of trustees announced that Jessica Morgan, a British curator, will take on the role of director starting in 2027. Morgan previously worked at Tate from…

• Oskar Eustis to Step Down as Public Theater Director in 2028 institutional

  Oskar Eustis, the longtime artistic director of New York's Public Theater, will step down on July 31, 2028, his 70th birthday. His departure marks a significant leadership…

• Goldstein Donation Brings Over 70 Works to Zimmerli Art Museum institutional

  On July 15, collectors Anne and Arthur Goldstein announced their generous donation of over 70 artworks to the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, New Jersey. Highlights…

• ICP Offers Free and Discounted Admission Programs institutional

  The International Center of Photography (ICP) provides free admission to members and discounted rates for visitors with disabilities ($14) and seniors (62+). Active U.S. military…

• Cloe Piccoli Appointed Director of miart Milan for 2027-2029 institutional

  Cloe Piccoli has been named the new director of miart, Milan's contemporary art fair, for the three-year term 2027-2029, succeeding Nicola Ricciardi who led the fair from 2020 to…

• MONA to Open First International Branch in Bangkok by 2029 institutional

  The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Hobart, Tasmania, will open its first international outpost in Bangkok, Thailand, by 2029. Located on the Chao Phraya River within the…

• Jessica Morgan Named Next Director of Tate Museums institutional

  Jessica Morgan, who has led the Dia Art Foundation for over a decade, will return to London as the next director of Tate, the renowned group of art museums. She takes the helm at…

• EU Withdraws €2M Grant from Venice Biennale Over Russian Pavilion institutional

  The European Commission has revoked a €2 million subsidy to the Venice Biennale after the contemporary art exhibition allowed the return of a Russian pavilion in May, only to…

• Thomas Dane Gallery Profile: Two Decades of Representing Steve McQueen, Cecily Brown, and Dana Schutz institutional

  Established in 2004 by Thomas Dane alongside François Chantala and Martine d’Anglejan-Chatillon, Thomas Dane Gallery is located at two sites in St James’s, London: a historic…