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Biennale Arte 2026: entire jury resigns, replaced by popular vote institutional
The 61st Venice Biennale, named 'In Minor Keys' and curated by Koyo Kouoh, is in disarray following the resignation of the entire international jury just days before its opening…
Louisville Ballet CEO Leslie Smart Steps Down After Stabilizing Company institutional
Leslie Smart is stepping down as CEO of Louisville Ballet after three and a half years, transitioning to co-chair of the 75th Diamond Anniversary Committee and joining the board…
El Museo del Barrio Names Curators for 2027 La Trienal institutional
The curatorial team for the 2027 La Trienal at El Museo del Barrio has been revealed, with Susanna V. Temkin, Zuna Maza, and guest curator Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas at the helm. This…
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Over ICC-Related Boycott Decision institutional
The entire jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned collectively. The decision came after the jury announced it would not consider countries whose heads of state or government…
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Over Russia and Israel Participation institutional
On April 30, 2026, the international jury of the Venice Biennale announced their collective resignation, just eight days after declaring they would exclude Russia and Israel from…
Entire International Jury Resigns from 2026 Venice Biennale institutional
The entire international jury for the 61st Venice Biennale, titled "In Minor Keys" and curated by Koyo Kouoh, has resigned. The Biennale di Venezia announced the resignations…
Whistleblower Alleges Financial Misconduct at Palm Springs Art Museum institutional
Leadership at California's Palm Springs Art Museum has been accused of financial misconduct by an anonymous whistleblower, who reported issues such as improper fund transfers and…
Tate Appoints Daisy Desrosiers as Britton Family Curator at Large, North America institutional
Tate has named Daisy Desrosiers as the new Britton Family Curator at Large for North America, a position supported by the Britton Family Foundation. Operating from the United…
Zeitz MOCAA Expands Global Council with Two New Members, Appoints Michèle Sandoz as Senior Strategic Advisor institutional
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) has welcomed Lidija Khachatourian and Suzanne McFayden Smith to its Global Council, increasing its membership to 27.…
Meloni Tightens Grip on Italian Museums institutional
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has taken direct control of the country's museums, according to a report in Le Journal des Arts. The article, published on April 30, 2026,…
Pablo Diaz discusses INSEAC Guingamp's second phase institutional
Pablo Diaz, director of Sciences Po Rennes, outlines the second phase of the INSEAC (Institut National Supérieur de l'Éducation Artistique et Culturelle) in Guingamp. The project…
Veteran Appointed to Lead Smithsonian Museum institutional
A veteran museum professional has been appointed to direct one of the Smithsonian Institution's museums. The announcement was made on April 30, 2026, by Le Journal des Arts. The…
Hervé Barbaret quitte France-Muséums institutional
Hervé Barbaret se retire de France-Muséums, l'opérateur public qui gère la Réunion des musées nationaux et le Grand Palais. L'information a été publiée par Le Journal des Arts le…
Olivia Bourrat returns to Musée du Quai Branly institutional
Olivia Bourrat is returning to the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac in Paris, as reported by Le Journal des Arts on April 30, 2026. The article, written by Julien Tribut,…
INSEAC de Guingamp passe sous tutelle de Sciences Po Rennes institutional
L'Institut national supérieur de l'éducation artistique et culturelle (INSEAC) de Guingamp, qui a ouvert ses portes en 2021, change de tutelle en passant du Conservatoire national…
Leadership Transition at Manifesta: Fijen Steps Down, Van Lynden and Nichols Take Over institutional
Hedwig Fijen, who founded Manifesta, the European Nomadic Biennial, will step down from her role on October 5. The International Foundation Manifesta's supervisory board has…
Reuben Keehan, Manuel Rabaté, Jitish Kallat Take Key Roles in Asia institutional
Three major appointments have reshaped leadership across Asia's art scene. In February, curator Reuben Keehan was named artistic director of Kontempo – Center for Contemporary Art…
Para Site Appoints James Taylor-Foster as Director, Sparking Debate in Hong Kong institutional
James Taylor-Foster, a curator of architecture and design with little prior presence in Asia, has been appointed as the incoming director of Para Site in Hong Kong, raising…
Anna Funder appointed Professor of Practice at University of Sydney institutional
Anna Funder, an acclaimed author, has been named Professor of Practice in Creative Writing at the University of Sydney, where she will enhance the fields of critical and creative…
King Charles III Visits Christie’s New York for King’s Trust Gala institutional
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a surprise visit to Christie’s in New York following his speech to Congress and a dinner at the White House.…
LACMA Opens David Geffen Galleries with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony institutional
On April 19, the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA were inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting event that featured elected officials, civic leaders, cultural figures, and artists,…
Janne Sirén to step down as Buffalo AKG director after 13 years institutional
Janne Sirén will leave his post as director of the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in October 2026, after 13 years leading the institution. The museum announced his departure on April 29,…
Whitechapel Gallery Hires Economist-in-Residence to Rethink Museum Value institutional
London's Whitechapel Gallery has appointed economist Mariana Mazzucato as its first economist-in-residence, a three-year role aimed at rethinking museum revenue and social value.…
Leaked Emails Reveal Biennale Discussed Russian Pavilion Sanctions Evasion institutional
Leaked emails have revealed that officials of the Venice Biennale discussed with the Russian side how Russian artists could occupy a pavilion at the event, apparently devising a…
Liverpool Biennial Seeks Deputy Director for New Role institutional
Applications are now open for a newly established Deputy Director role at Liverpool Biennial. This position entails providing both strategic and operational leadership throughout…
Minnesota Orchestra Reaches Early Contract Deal with 2.5% Annual Raises institutional
The Minnesota Orchestra musicians and management have agreed to a new two-year contract months ahead of schedule. The agreement, effective September 1, includes a 2.5% salary…
Berlin's Finance Senator Takes Over Culture Portfolio After Wedl-Wilson's Resignation institutional
Following the resignation of Sarah Wedl-Wilson, Berlin's Finance Senator Stefan Evers has assumed responsibility for the culture portfolio. Evers, known for his austerity…
Marc Minkowski Named Music Director of Boston Baroque institutional
Boston Baroque, one of America's oldest period-instrument orchestras, has appointed Marc Minkowski as its second-ever music director. Founded in 1973 by harpsichordist and…
Met Opera faces financial crisis worsened by Iran conflict institutional
The Metropolitan Opera in New York is experiencing severe financial difficulties, exacerbated by the escalating conflict with Iran. The institution struggles to cover basic…
Charlie White appointed dean of Sam Fox School at Washington University institutional
Beginning on July 1, Charlie White will take on the role of Ralph J. Nagel Dean at Washington University's Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, following Carmon Colangelo's…
Belfast's Lyric Theatre at 75: Anniversary Programme and Exhibition institutional
Belfast's Lyric Theatre, founded in 1951 by Mary O'Malley, celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2026 with a programme curated by artistic director Jimmy Fay. Highlights include a…
Louvre Department Heads Hold Dual Internal and National Roles institutional
Maximilien Durand has been reappointed as the head of the Department of Byzantine and Eastern Christian Arts at the Louvre, as indicated by two decrees from Culture Minister…
US Pavilion Fundraises Online for Venice Biennale institutional
The American Arts Conservancy, a new nonprofit commissioning Alma Allen's 2026 US Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, is soliciting donations via its website, having received no…
Louvre in Paris faces crisis: overcrowding, strikes, theft institutional
The Louvre Museum in Paris is in a dire state, plagued by overcrowding, staff strikes, and a recent major theft. The museum's infrastructure is overwhelmed by massive visitor…
Berlin's Finance Senator Stefan Evers Takes Over Culture Administration institutional
Berlin's Finance Senator Stefan Evers (CDU) will also lead the Senate's culture administration for the next five months until the September 20 state election. He replaces Sarah…
Berlin Culture Senator Resigns Over Unlawful Antisemitism Funding institutional
Sarah Wedl-Wilson resigned as Berlin's culture senator after revelations of unlawful allocation of public funds to organizations combating antisemitism, many through arts-based…
New Museum Gala Raises $2.7M, Honors Outgoing Director Lisa Phillips institutional
The New Museum's annual gala at Cipriani South Street on Monday honored outgoing director Lisa Phillips, who steps down after 27 years. The event raised a record $2.7 million.…
US Pavilion at Venice Biennale turns to online donations amid opaque funding institutional
The 2026 Venice Biennale will showcase artist Alma Allen in the US Pavilion, which is currently seeking financial support through online contributions via the American Arts…
Debbie Harry Performs as New Museum Gala Honors Lisa Phillips institutional
Cipriani South Street hosted the New Museum's spring gala on Monday night, celebrating Lisa Phillips, who has been at the helm for over thirty years. The evening included a lively…
The Box LA Closes After 19 Years as Experimental Art Space institutional
After 19 years of operation, The Box LA, a gallery celebrated for its support of unconventional and non-commercial art, is set to close. Established in 2007 by Mara McCarthy in…

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