Art News
V&A Museum Criticized for Alleged Racial Profiling of Schoolchildren During Visit
Victoria and Albert Museum in London faces criticism and a boycott petition after accusations of racial profiling schoolchildren from Bristol.
Law & Politics
Who controls what gets seen — and what gets silenced? Art doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It gets stolen, censored, taxed, and weaponized. This is where we track the power plays behind the canvas.
Art News
Albright College to Auction 500+ Artworks Amid $20 Million Budget Crisis
Facing a $20 million shortfall, Albright College in Pennsylvania will auction more than 500 artworks by prominent artists including Bridget Riley and Jacob Lawrence.
Art News
Hauser & Wirth’s Swiss Move: Not a Tax Exodus, But a Powerful Signal in UK Wealth Debate
Hauser & Wirth owners Iwan and Manuela Wirth’s discreet move to Switzerland is not a tax flight but highlights ongoing tensions around wealth, taxation, and national loyalty in the UK art world.
Art News
San Francisco Invests $10.4 Million in Local Arts to Fuel Economic Recovery
San Francisco commits $10.4 million in grants to support local artists, cultural centers, and diverse communities, reinforcing the city’s arts sector as a key driver of economic recovery.
Art News
American Novelist and Husband Face Trial in France Over Stolen 18th-Century Shipwreck Gold
Eleonor “Gay” Courter and her husband Philip face possible trial in France for allegedly selling gold bars looted from the 1746 shipwreck Le Prince de Conty.
Art News
NSCAD See Surge in American Applicants Amid Tightening US Visa Policies
Amid tightening US immigration rules, NSCAD and other Canadian art schools are seeing a notable surge in interest and applications from American students.
Art News
English Heritage Chief Nick Merriman Resigns Amid Controversy Over Job Cuts and Site Closures
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.
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.
Art News
Smithsonian Rebukes Trump’s Attempted Firing of National Portrait Gallery Director
The Smithsonian asserts its independence after Trump’s claim to have fired the National Portrait Gallery director, highlighting ongoing battles over museum autonomy and political pressure.
Art News
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.
Art News
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.
Art News
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.