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Tunisia's Bardo Museum Reopens Amidst Resilience and Renewal

Art News • 1 minutes read
The Bardo National Museum in Tunisia, renowned for its historical and cultural treasures, has reopened after overcoming challenges such as political upheaval, a terrorist attack, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This reopening marks a significant revival of Tunisian heritage, symbolizing resilience and hope in the face of adversity.

Jorge and Darlene Pérez: a significant contributions to the Miami art scene

Famous collectors • 11 minutes read
Real-estate magnate Jorge M. Pérez had already established himself as a prominent figure in Miami long before a somewhat controversial decision in 2013 to rename the Miami Art Museum in his honor caused a stir...

Large-scale leadership restructuring in Italian museums, with Eike Schmidt stepping down from the Uffizi

Art news • 2 minutes read
The director of the Florence museum has been appointed as the head of Naples's Capodimonte, and new leaders have also been selected in Milan and Rome, as part of a strategy by the right-wing government...

Tiqui Atencio Demirdjian: Collector since the age of 17

Famous collectors • 8 minutes read
Tiqui Atencio Demirdjian, hailing from Venezuela, embarked on her journey as an art collector at the tender age of 18...

Louvre Raises Ticket Prices by 30% Ahead of Paris Olympics

Art News • 2 minutes read
The Louvre Museum in Paris is increasing its admission price from 17 to 22 euros, a move partly aimed at managing rising operational costs. This price hike comes as the city prepares for the Summer Olympics, with broader trends of escalating costs in the capital.

Centre Pompidou Faces Turmoil as 2025 Closure Sparks Controversy

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The upcoming five-year closure of Centre Pompidou for renovations in 2025 has sparked employee strikes and controversy, with unions demanding job security guarantees and a dedicated location for museum activities during the closure. The budget for the renovation has risen to €262 million, and the reopening program is expected to be finalized by June 2024, while the French government insists on a complete shutdown for modernization.

Mariët Westermann Takes Helm as First Female Director at Guggenheim Museum

Art News • 2 minutes read
Mariët Westermann has been appointed as the first female director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, bringing her extensive experience in art history and academia. She will lead the institution through a period of expansion and address challenges at its locations in New York and Abu Dhabi.

Tracey Emin Makes History as the First Female Artist Appointed as a Trustee of the British Museum

Art news • 3 minutes read
English visual artist Tracey Emin is set to become a trailblazer by joining the Board of Trustees at the British Museum...

Egypt's Billion-Dollar Museum Set to Open Amid Tourism Challenges

Art News • 1 minutes read
Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is preparing to open its doors after two decades of development and a billion-dollar investment. Despite tourism challenges, including the Israel-Hamas conflict, the GEM is set to become the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, showcasing 100,000 artifacts, with a significant portion on public display for the first time.

Hungary Removes Museum Director Over LGBTQ+ Image Display

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The director of Hungary's National Museum was dismissed over the display of LGBTQ+ images at the World Press Photo exhibition, citing alleged violations of Hungary's law restricting such content to those under 18.

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