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Community Valore Cultura launched to measure private cultural institutions' impact in Italy institutional
In Italy, the Community Valore Cultura initiative has been established to acknowledge the contributions of private cultural institutions to both the economy and society. Backed by…
Brazil's Ministry of Culture launches historic funding, new secretariats, and streaming tax proposal institutional
Brazil's Ministry of Culture (MinC) has announced the largest public investment in cultural history for the country. The initiative includes support for artists and emphasizes…
International Seminar in Brasília Advocates for Arts Integration in Brazilian Education institutional
On Wednesday, the 25th, a ten-hour seminar named 'International Experiences Connecting Art, Culture, and Education' took place in Brasília, attracting 100 attendees from Germany,…
Anna Wintour steps down as editor of US Vogue after 37 years institutional
Anna Wintour is leaving her role as editor-in-chief of Vogue America after 37 years. The news emerged following reports that she is seeking a Head of Editorial Content for the US…
The Gallery Apart chiude a Roma dopo 22 anni institutional
The Gallery Apart, which was founded in 2003 in Rome by Fabrizio Del Signore and Armando Porcari, is set to close its Ostiense district location. This gallery, born from the…
Ronchini Gallery relocates to Conduit Street in Mayfair institutional
Ronchini Gallery, founded by Lorenzo Ronchini, is moving from 22 Dering Street to 21 Conduit Street in Mayfair, London, after 13 years. The new space, slightly smaller than the…
AEA Consulting: Strategic Advisory for Museums and Cultural Institutions institutional
Founded in 1991, AEA Consulting operates from London and New York, providing guidance to international cultural organizations such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum and MoMA.…
Shantell Martin's Textile Collaboration with Momentum Group Featured at Cooper Hewitt institutional
British artist Shantell Martin collaborated with Momentum Group to create a series of four textiles in 2016, translating her signature drawing style into fabric designs. Two of…
Roma: crescono le attività culturali nei municipi, ma persistono disparità institutional
L'ACoS, l'agenzia che controlla i servizi pubblici locali a Roma, ha pubblicato un'analisi sull'andamento dei servizi culturali nei 15 municipi della città dal 2019 al 2024.…
Roma Lazio Film Commission rinnovata per rilanciare l'industria audiovisiva institutional
La Fondazione Film Commission di Roma e del Lazio ha rinnovato la sua governance per affrontare la persistente crisi dell'industria audiovisiva italiana. Il nuovo Consiglio di…
Finalists Announced for MART and Castello del Buonconsiglio Directorships institutional
The finalists for the director positions at MART and Castello del Buonconsiglio have just been announced. The search began in February, with a formal update coming in March. For…
Rimini opens call for new director of its municipal museums institutional
Rimini is on the lookout for a new director for its Musei Comunali following Giovanni Sassu's resignation at the end of 2024, which was due to personal and family reasons. Sassu,…
Galleria Borghese expands accessibility for blind and deaf visitors institutional
Galleria Borghese in Rome has been running an accessibility program since 2019, led by Stefania Vannini, offering guided tours, podcasts, and tactile experiences for blind,…
Milan launches €80,000 fund for cultural projects in public housing courtyards institutional
The Municipality of Milan has introduced a new funding initiative called 'Il Cortile di Casa' to support cultural, social, and educational projects in the courtyards of public…
Settantaventidue: A Non-Profit Art Space Opens in Milan's Navigli District institutional
In November 2023, Settantaventidue, a non-profit space, was inaugurated at Via Ludovico il Moro 1 in Milan's Navigli district, named after the RAL 7022 hue of its exterior.…
Tehran Galleries Close After Israeli Strikes, London Space Hosts Community Meal institutional
After missile strikes by Israel on Tehran last Friday, galleries in the city have stopped all activities indefinitely. The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has put a stop…
Students Digitize David Fleay's Archival Collection at Australian Museum institutional
University of Sydney students have initiated a project to digitize and catalog the personal archives of David Fleay, a notable Australian naturalist and conservationist, at the…
Art Institute of Chicago Visitor Guide Highlights Collections and Practical Tips institutional
The Art Institute of Chicago offers a comprehensive guide for first-time visitors to navigate its extensive collections. The museum features a Modern Wing designed by Renzo Piano,…
Philadelphia's Barnes Foundation and Museum of Art Offer Distinct Art Experiences institutional
Two major Philadelphia institutions provide contrasting approaches to art presentation. The Barnes Foundation, founded in 1922 by Dr. Albert C. Barnes, displays its collection of…
Saudi Cultural Development Fund Launches Nama' Accelerators Program for Cultural Enterprises institutional
The Saudi Cultural Development Fund has launched a new initiative called Nama' Accelerators to support micro, small, and medium enterprises in the cultural sector, aligning with…
Milan's WOW Comic Museum closure: debt, mismanagement, and a disputed eviction narrative institutional
The WOW Museo del Fumetto in Milan will close on June 15, 2025, not due to an eviction but because its 14-year concession has expired and the Fondazione Fossati, which runs the…
Sharjah Art Foundation Announces Autumn 2025 Program with New Photography Gallery and Park Redesign institutional
In November, the Sharjah Art Foundation will unveil its autumn 2025 program, featuring a new photography gallery in Al Manakh and the revamped Al Majarrah Park, designed by…
Giacomo Montanari Appointed Genoa's New Culture Councillor institutional
Giacomo Montanari, born in 1984, has taken on the role of Genoa's new Assessore alla Cultura following Silvia Salis's election as mayor. Renowned for revitalizing the Rolli system…
Sapienza University Museum Network: 700 Years of Knowledge institutional
The Polo Museale Sapienza (PMS) coordinates 20+ university museums at La Sapienza University in Rome, preserving collections spanning humanities and sciences. Director Claudia…
Castello di Rivoli Announces 2025 Seminar on Exhibition History and Curatorial Practices institutional
The Castello di Rivoli Museo d'Arte Contemporanea has launched an open call for a seminar titled 'Raccontare le mostre. Per una storia della curatela al Castello di Rivoli Museo…
Andrea Bruciati Reflects on Eight Years Leading Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este institutional
Andrea Bruciati, outgoing director of Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este in Tivoli, discusses his eight-year tenure in an interview with Artribune. Appointed in March 2017 through…
Australian Museum Hosts 2025 Talbot Oration on Climate Action institutional
The Australian Museum presented its 2025 Talbot Oration, featuring keynote speaker Matt Kean, Chair of The Climate Change Authority. The event focused on how ambitious climate…
Italy Launches National Training Plan for Cultural Accessibility institutional
The Italian Ministry of Culture, through its General Directorate for Museums, has launched Personeper, a national training plan for accessibility in cultural venues. With a budget…
Museo del Presente opens in Palermo dedicated to Falcone and Borsellino institutional
The Museo del Presente, dedicated to anti-mafia judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, opened on May 23, 2025, in Palermo's Palazzo Jung. The museum, conceived by the…
Parque Cultural Casa do Governador appoints new curatorial director to enhance artistic identity and launch arts school. institutional
In Espírito Santo, the Parque Cultural Casa do Governador has selected a new curatorial director to define its artistic vision after its conversion from a private gubernatorial…
Billy Tang Departs Para Site After Three Years as Executive Director institutional
Billy Tang has stepped down as executive director and curator of Para Site, a leading independent nonprofit art institution in Hong Kong, with his term ending on May 30, 2025. He…
Creative Australia Chair Resigns Amid Venice Biennale Censorship Controversy institutional
On May 23, Robert Morgan stepped down from his position as chair of Creative Australia following significant backlash over the exclusion of artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator…
Jonathan Anderson Appointed Creative Director of Dior institutional
Jonathan Anderson has been named creative director of all Dior lines—men's, women's, haute couture, and accessories—a historic first for the maison, which previously always had…
Deloitte opens art gallery in deconsecrated Milan church institutional
The historic 17th-century church of San Paolo Converso in Milan has been reimagined as Galleria Deloitte by the British multinational corporation. Originally designed by Ludovica…
MAXXI turns 15, becomes National Monument, launches 5 new projects institutional
On May 30, 2025, the MAXXI National Museum of 21st Century Arts in Rome will mark its 15th anniversary and has been recognized as a National Monument, a designation initiated by…
Art Brussels Achieves Gallery Climate Coalition Active Member Status institutional
Art Brussels has attained Active Member status with the Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC), joining the third cohort of 120 organizations, artists, and individuals dedicated to…
Fondazione Valentino Garavani Opens PM23 in Rome with ORIZZONTI | ROSSO institutional
Giancarlo Giammetti has inaugurated PM23, a new cultural space in Rome's Piazza Mignanelli, marking the physical transformation of the Fondazione Valentino Garavani from a…
Raffaella Cortese Gallery Marks 30 Years in Milan with Interview institutional
Raffaella Cortese Gallery in Milan celebrates its 30th anniversary. Founded on May 11, 1995, in the Città Studi district, the gallery began with a show of Franco Vimercati in…
Philadelphia Cultural Fund Announces $700K Support for Arts Organizations and Historical Review institutional
In episode 313 of Artblog Radio, hosts Roberta and Ryan discussed recent Philadelphia arts developments. The Philadelphia Cultural Fund has allocated an unexpected $700,000 to…
Museum of Life and Science Programs Supported by BioCryst Pharmaceuticals institutional
The Museum of Life and Science has launched two educational initiatives with funding from BioCryst Pharmaceuticals. The Teen Science Café program began in February 2025, featuring…

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