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Art & Tech
Museums as Culture Makers: Embracing AI to Build Community, Not Just Audiences
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.
Field Notes
Guggenheim Elects Katrin Henkel and Peter H. Kahng to Board
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.
Latest Art News
Getty Launches Global Fellowship to Unite Art and Sustainability Worldwide
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.
Art Market Watch
Original Hermès Birkin Prototype Heads Sotheby’s Live Auction in Paris, July 2025
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.
Art Market Watch
Chanel Arts & Culture Magazine Launch Celebrates Contemporary Art and Thought
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.
Latest Art News
Beamish Living Museum Wins Art Fund Museum of the Year for Immersive Storytelling
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.
Art & Tech
How Museums Must Rethink Time to Stay Relevant in an AI World
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.
Latest Art News
Kamel Mennour Donates 180 Artworks to Paris’s Musée d’Art Moderne
Paris’s Musée d’Art Moderne will enrich its collection with 180 artworks donated by gallerist Kamel Mennour, including pieces by Alicja Kwade, Anish Kapoor, and Daniel Buren, slated for display by 2027.
Latest Art News
Climate Activist Smears Pink Paint on Picasso in Montreal to Demand Climate Action
A Montreal climate activist smeared washable pink paint on Picasso’s “L’Hétaire” at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, protesting for a Climate Disaster Protection Agency amid escalating wildfires.
Latest Art News
New York: The City Where Art Speaks 700 Languages
New York City, the world’s most linguistically diverse metropolis with over 700 languages, weaves endangered tongues into a vibrant artistic and cultural tapestry that shapes its identity.
Latest Art News
Eungie Joo’s Bold Return Curates Bay Area Mission School Exhibition at Yerba Buena
After her exit from SFMOMA, curator Eungie Joo returns with Bay Area Then, a vibrant showcase of the Mission School art movement at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, featuring 21 iconic artists.