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Archives of American Art Acquires Rodger Birt Papers Collection institutional
The Archives of American Art has added the Rodger Birt Papers to its holdings, documenting the career of the Oakland-based African American photographer and historian. This…
Victoria and Albert Museum Acquires YouTube's Inaugural Video Clip institutional
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has obtained the initial video posted to YouTube. This 19-second recording, titled 'Me at the Zoo,' became available on the platform on…
Hauser & Wirth to Represent Carol Rama Estate with New York Exhibition institutional
The gallery Hauser & Wirth has taken on representation of the estate of Italian artist Carol Rama, who passed away in 2015. Gallery leadership including Iwan Wirth, Manuela Wirth,…
Germanisches Nationalmuseum Acquires 18th-Century Papal Gift Silver Relief institutional
The Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg has acquired a devotional image known as the 'Piusaltar,' a silver relief depicting the Pietà. Created in 1786, the work was a gift…
Qatar Opens Major Museum Dedicated to Indian Modernist M.F. Husain in Doha institutional
The Lawh Wa Qalam: M.F. Husain Museum opened in Doha, Qatar in November 2025, presenting the first large-scale institution devoted to the influential Indian artist. Commissioned…
National Museum of Toys and Miniatures Seeks 1980s Toy Donations for Collection institutional
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is requesting donations of toys from the 1980s, including items like Care Bears, Smurfs, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The museum…
V&A and RCA Design History Students Contribute to Museum Projects institutional
Students enrolled in the V&A and RCA History of Design postgraduate program are participating in active museum initiatives as part of their educational curriculum. This…
Anne-Claire Legendre becomes first female president of Institut du monde arabe in Paris institutional
Anne-Claire Legendre has been appointed as the President of the Institut du monde arabe (IMA) in Paris, becoming the first female leader of the organization. A seasoned diplomat…
V&A Global Narratives Network Discusses Cultural Perspectives with Artist Do Ho Suh institutional
The Victoria and Albert Museum's Global Narratives Network, a collective of staff and volunteers, facilitates discussions on cultural representation and inclusivity. The group…
Fondazione Fiera Milano signs cultural protocol with Milan institutions institutional
Fondazione Fiera Milano has established a two-year agreement with prominent cultural organizations in Milan to enhance the connection between the fair system and the city's…
EAR Project Transforms Rome into a Diffuse Research Ecosystem for Artistic Knowledge institutional
From February 16 to 21, the EAR – Enacting Artistic Research project takes place in Rome at several venues, including the Accademia di Belle Arti, Ara Pacis, Conservatorio Santa…
Nederlands Fotomuseum Opens New State-of-the-Art Home in Rotterdam's Santos Warehouse institutional
On 7 February 2026, the Nederlands Fotomuseum will open its doors at the newly renovated Santos warehouse in Rotterdam, prompted by the need for additional space for its extensive…
Italian Council 2026: €2.7M to Promote Italian Art Abroad institutional
The Italian Council 2026 call for proposals is now online, allocating €2.7 million to support Italian contemporary art internationally. The program, managed by the Direzione…
AlUla Museum Vision Revealed, Singapore Gallery Renovates, Hong Kong Spaces Launch institutional
The Arts AlUla of Saudi Arabia unveiled its curatorial vision for the AlUla Contemporary Art Museum, which is scheduled to open in 2030. This initiative was developed in…
MCAD Manila: A New Museum Model in the Philippines institutional
The Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD) at De La Salle College of Saint Benilde in Manila operates as a non-collecting, non-profit Kunsthalle, focusing on temporary…
Boston Gallery Receives Municipal Support for Expansion Initiative institutional
A commercial gallery in Boston is expanding its operations with assistance from a municipal program. The initiative, launched by the city's mayor's office, provides funding to…
British Museum Acquires Rare Tudor Jewelry Linked to Henry VIII's First Marriage institutional
The British Museum has secured a unique Tudor pendant, the sole known jewelry piece connected to Henry VIII's marriage to Catherine of Aragon, following a successful fundraising…
Bank of England's Market Participants Group Meeting Minutes Released institutional
The Bank of England has published minutes from a gathering of its Market Participants Group, which took place on February 12, 2026. This senior-level forum brings together…
Franco Albini Foundation Reopens in Milan with Olympic Installation institutional
The Franco Albini Foundation has reopened its doors at Via Saffi 27 in Milan, close to its previous site. The Albini Archive, designated as National Historic Heritage in 2002, is…
Oregon Primate Research Center Considers Federal Transition to Sanctuary institutional
The Oregon National Primate Research Center is examining a possible shift to a federally backed primate sanctuary, supported by the National Institutes of Health. This potential…
Hidden Camera Found in Women's Bathroom at Centre Pompidou institutional
A hidden camera was discovered in the women's bathroom of the offices at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. The device was found on January 14 by an employee of the Centre for Modern…
Antwerp's M HKA and City Acquire Eight Works from Local Art Spaces institutional
The Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp (M HKA) and the City of Antwerp have purchased eight artworks from six local art venues, reinforcing their support for the city's artistic…
Jenn Hyland Appointed as Aperture's Director of Development institutional
Jenn Hyland has been promoted to Director of Development at Aperture after nearly four years with the organization. In an interview with editor Michael Famighetti, Hyland…
Museums shift from explanation to experimentation in education institutional
Museum education is transforming into a fundamental area influenced by digital innovations, AI, and collaborative methods, referred to as 'Musei 3.0'. In Italy, MAXXI in Rome…
2026 State of Art Education Survey Highlights Teacher Experiences and Trends institutional
The Center for the Advancement of Art Education has released findings from its 2026 State of Art Education survey, analyzing current conditions and trends in art education. Key…
Società delle Api si trasferisce a Roma, Luca Lo Pinto non è più il direttore institutional
L'organizzazione non-profit indipendente Società delle Api, fondata a Monaco nel 2018 dalla collezionista Silvia Fiorucci, ha inaugurato un nuovo spazio a Roma in Via Gregoriana…
Chiara Gatti appointed director of Museo Nivola in Orani institutional
Chiara Gatti has been appointed as the interim director of the Museo Nivola in Orani, Sardinia, coinciding with its 30th anniversary and a program that will last until 2026. A…
Fondazione Elpis di Milano amplia spazi e svela programmazione 2026 institutional
La Fondazione Elpis di Milano, attiva dal 2020, entra in una nuova fase con l'apertura di nuovi spazi e una programmazione ampliata per il 2026. Oltre alla Lavanderia in via…
Bank of England Announces 2026 Green Notice for Statistical Reporting Proposals institutional
The Bank of England has published Green Notice 2026/01, which outlines important proposals for its statistical reporting framework. These notices document substantial changes…
NYC Art News: Mural Vandalism, Noguchi Exhibition, and SVA Resignation institutional
In New York City, a politically themed mural was defaced, sparking public discussion. The Noguchi Museum is hosting a show that presents alternative urban designs based on…
National Museum of Toys and Miniatures Participates in 2026 Museum Visitor Survey institutional
National Museum of Toys and Miniatures Participates in 2026 Visitor Survey institutional
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is currently taking part in the American Alliance of Museums' 2026 Annual Survey of Museum-Goers. The institution is inviting visitors…
Sergio Campagnolo leaves Studio ESSECI after 40 years institutional
Sergio Campagnolo has announced his departure from Studio ESSECI, the press office he founded in 1986. The studio, known for its cat logo, is now led by Simone Raddi and Roberta…
Bank of England Revises International Banking Statistics Country Classifications institutional
The Bank of England has announced modifications to how nations are categorized in its international banking data. These adjustments affect statistics on the overseas activities of…
Diplomatic Meeting Between Chinese and Iranian Officials Precedes US-Iran Nuclear Discussions institutional
On February 5, 2026, in Beijing, Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin met with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi. This…
18 Italian academies launch C.O.M. network for diffuse public art institutional
The Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara leads a network of 18 Italian academies, conservatories, and universities in the project COM.unità dell'Arte Diffusa (C.O.M., acronym for…
Bank of England Holds Interest Rate at 3.75% in February 2026 Decision institutional
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted on February 4, 2026, to maintain the Bank Rate at 3.75%. The decision was reached by a narrow margin of 5-4, with four…
New FRAM Museum for Modern and Contemporary Art to Open in Rovato, Franciacorta institutional
In March 2026, the FRAM (Franciacorta Rovato Arte Moderna e Contemporanea) museum is set to debut in Rovato, Brescia, Italy. This new venue, situated on the first floor of a…
Fondazione Arte e Cooperazione Launches in Bologna During Art City institutional
From February 5 to 8, 2026, the social cooperative Società Dolce, which started in Bologna back in 1988 by a group of university students, will introduce the Fondazione Arte e…
Manuel Rabaté to Lead Kiran Nadar Museum of Art from 2026 institutional
Manuel Rabaté is set to become the CEO and director of the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art in New Delhi in early 2026, bringing with him over 25 years of expertise in museum management.…

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