As the weather warms, it's recommended to take time for music: major cultural institutions promise to surprise
Cultural institutions in Lithuania are gearing up for spring with diverse music and art offerings to engage audiences.
Watch: Kumu's 20th Anniversary Discussion 'New Art Museum: Church or Department Store?'
The Kumu Art Museum hosted a discussion marking its 20th anniversary, reflecting on its inception and the public discourse surrounding its establishment.
Frederick Wiseman, one of the leading documentary directors in the USA, passes away
Frederick Wiseman, the influential American documentary filmmaker known for his profound explorations of social and cultural institutions, has died at the age of 96.
Are they sleeping at the National Gallery of Denmark?
The commentary addresses concerns about the perceived stagnation at the National Gallery of Denmark, highlighted by the limited number of special exhibitions.
The Political Hand in Culture
The Community of Madrid has significantly reduced its public funding for the Círculo de Bellas Artes, raising suspicions of political bias in cultural programming.
Saudi Arabia Tightens the Tap on Petrodollars. Bad News for Museums in Europe
Saudi Arabia is reportedly scaling back its financial support for cultural institutions in Europe, which had benefited from the kingdom's investment in the arts in recent years.
"Zona Maco facilitates dialogue with collectors and international institutions": Direlia Lazo
Zona Maco 2026 concluded successfully, attracting over 82,000 attendees and featuring more than 200 international galleries.
The Pig Exhibition Evoked Emotions and That’s a Good Thing – Art Institutions Should Be Joykillers, Says Doctoral Researcher
A controversial art exhibition in Seinäjoki, Finland, provocatively addressed the realities of pig farming and sparked significant discussion after a school visit was canceled due to its confrontational themes.
Churchill’s desk and rare artwork among items donated to UK cultural institutions
Important cultural items, including Winston Churchill and Benjamin Disraeli's desk, as well as artworks by Vanessa Bell and Edgar Degas, valued at £59.7m, are being allocated to UK cultural institutions as part of Art Council England's donation schemes.
Arms Race in the Art World: Middle Eastern Powers Wage War for Prestige
In recent years, world-class cultural institutions have been established in the Middle East, primarily museums aiming to attract millions of tourists, with Saudi Arabia eager to join the competition against Egypt, Qatar, and the UAE.
"Consolidation" by Šimkovičová and Machala is ongoing since their appointment
The article discusses the ongoing consolidation in the culture sector under the leadership of Martina Šimkovičová and Lukáš Machala, highlighting the long-standing financial and staffing inadequacies within cultural institutions in Slovakia.
Art historian Herbert Beck dead: A model enlightener
Herbert Beck, the influential Frankfurt museum director, passed away, leaving a significant impact on institutions like Städel and Liebieghaus while broadening the definition of Enlightenment beyond the 18th century.