Field Notes - ART Walkway (Page 3)

The Château de Versailles palace exterior with visitors in the gardens, representing France’s historic cultural sites facing new entry fee policies

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France Raises Museum Entry Fees for Non-European Visitors at Iconic Sites Like Louvre and Versailles

Starting in 2026, France increases admission fees for non-European Union visitors at major museums, aiming to fund critical restoration while stirring debate on cultural access.

Damaged ruins of Palmyra symbolizing the online trafficking of Syrian antiquities on Facebook Marketplace

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Facebook Marketplace Flooded with Looted Syrian Antiquities Amid Conflict

Ancient Syrian artifacts looted from Palmyra and other sites are rapidly appearing on Facebook Marketplace, fueling a booming illicit trade amid conflict and economic collapse.

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Summer Challenge for Art Lovers: 6 Creative Ways to Experience Art Boldly

This summer, take the art challenge! Explore six creative dares that push your boundaries—from bold statement pieces to urban art adventures—and make art part of your life.

Trump’s administration has transformed the arts sector through budget cuts, leadership changes, and rollback of diversity programs

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Trump’s 2025 Arts Shakeup: Funding Cuts, Political Interference, and Cultural Turmoil

Since January 2025, Trump’s administration has transformed the arts sector through budget cuts, leadership changes, and rollback of diversity programs, challenging artists and institutions nationwide.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA)

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Sydney’s MCA Introduces Paid Entry

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) has introduced a $20 General Admission fee, ending years of free public access.

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Is New York’s Art Scene Returning to Its Roots?

Beloved spaces like David Lewis, Simone Subal, Deli Gallery, Tif Sigfrids, and Jack Hanley have gone dark, but across New York’s basements and unmarked storefronts, a raw new wave of micro-galleries stands ready to rekindle the city’s creative spark.

New York in 2025 is primed for bold museum reopenings.

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New York in 2025: Surprises, Delights, and Daring New Heights

ART Walkway critics are spotlighting an electrifying year for New York, marked by major museum unveilings, groundbreaking opera, provocative dance, and can’t-miss theatrical events.

Tourists crowding around the Mona Lisa at the Louvre, capturing quick photos.

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Louvre to Move Mona Lisa: A Cultural Shift or a Paywalled Experience?

Critics warn of commercialization, while Macron calls it a necessary evolution. Will this redefine museum culture or restrict access to da Vinci’s masterpiece?