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English Heritage’s CEO Nick Merriman resigns following backlash against plans for significant job cuts and site closures, raising concerns about the charity’s financial struggles and heritage preservation.
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The Vancouver Art Gallery laid off 20% of union staff after canceling its costly $600 million Herzog & de Meuron building project.
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Europe’s intense heatwave led to the closure of the Eiffel Tower’s top floor for several days, as Paris temperatures soared above 104°F. Visitors faced refunds and hydration efforts amid widespread climate impacts across the continent.
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Italy’s government announces a dramatic VAT reduction on art sales from 22% to 5%, potentially sparking a €1.5 billion sales surge and reviving its cultural economy.
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Flash Grenades series of anonymous opinion blasts from inside the art world. Real voices. No names. No filters. These views are their own.
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Museums must leverage AI not just for tech, but to build lasting communities through participatory programs and social innovation, transforming into dynamic hubs of culture and connection.
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Guggenheim elects Katrin Henkel and Peter H. Kahng to its Board, fusing connoisseurship and capital to guide New York, Venice, Bilbao, and the planned Abu Dhabi.
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The Getty Trust unveils a multi-year global fellowship placing artists and cultural workers at institutions worldwide to address climate change through art, preservation, and community engagement.
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The original Hermès Birkin prototype, created in 1984 and owned by Paris collector Catherine B., goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s live auction during Paris Couture Week, highlighting its unmatched cultural and fashion significance.
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French luxury brand Chanel debuts Arts & Culture Magazine, a 250-page collector’s edition showcasing the Chanel Culture Fund’s support for contemporary art, culture, and critical discourse worldwide.
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County Durham’s Beamish Museum wins the Art Fund Museum of the Year Award for its immersive historical experiences, community projects, and exceptional visitor engagement.
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As AI reshapes human time, museums must evolve from passive venues into vibrant community hubs that foster creativity, engagement, and belonging to stay relevant in the future.
