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#smithsonian
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

As Trump rewrites even America's history, institutions have two choices submit or find ways to resist | Charlotte Higgins

Trump's executive order targets the Smithsonian Institution to eliminate what he describes as divisive race-centered ideologies.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Why Is Trump Mad at the Zoo?

Trump's administration mandated a review of Smithsonian institutions, calling for the removal of 'improper ideology' from exhibits and experiences.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

As Trump rewrites even America's history, institutions have two choices submit or find ways to resist | Charlotte Higgins

Trump's executive order targets the Smithsonian Institution to eliminate what he describes as divisive race-centered ideologies.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Why Is Trump Mad at the Zoo?

Trump's administration mandated a review of Smithsonian institutions, calling for the removal of 'improper ideology' from exhibits and experiences.
#royal-academy-of-arts
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Royal Academy could cut 60 jobs amid serious financial challenge'

The Royal Academy of Arts may cut 60 jobs due to financial strain and declining visitor numbers post-pandemic.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Royal Academy could cut 60 jobs amid serious financial challenge'

The Royal Academy of Arts may cut 60 jobs due to financial strain and declining visitor numbers post-pandemic.
#public-engagement
#exhibitions
fromDefector
5 days ago

The Exclusive Men's-Only Rare Books Club, And The Woman Who Has A Key | Defector

"Dawson has a careful, thoughtful demeanor, shoulder-length blonde curly hair, and a quick laugh. She also moonlights as a library consultant for the Rowfant Club, a rare books club for men in Cleveland, founded in 1892."
Women in technology
Arts
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Transparent Boundaries: Technology and the Display of Cultural Memory

The Met's renovation of the Rockefeller Wing enhances accessibility and modernizes the display of diverse artworks.
#urban-development
London
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

British Library to undergo 1.1 billion expansion

The British Library expansion will enhance cultural and scientific connections, featuring new spaces for learning and research.
Mitsui Fudosan targets the life sciences sector with its commercial development.
London food
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Diller Scofidio + Renfro Completes V&A East Storehouse in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

The V&A East Storehouse will offer a groundbreaking museum experience, merging storage and accessibility for public engagement.
London
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

British Library to undergo 1.1 billion expansion

The British Library expansion will enhance cultural and scientific connections, featuring new spaces for learning and research.
Mitsui Fudosan targets the life sciences sector with its commercial development.
London food
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Diller Scofidio + Renfro Completes V&A East Storehouse in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

The V&A East Storehouse will offer a groundbreaking museum experience, merging storage and accessibility for public engagement.
#community-engagement
#contemporary-art
Arts
MACAAL is a crucial hub for contemporary North African art, fostering local artists and bridging cultural gaps.
Arts
MACAAL is a crucial hub for contemporary North African art, fostering local artists and bridging cultural gaps.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 weeks ago

Sami art has gained visibility in Norway-but when will it get a museum of its own?

Norway's Indigenous artists are experiencing increased recognition both domestically and internationally, particularly with the Sámi Pavilion at the Venice Biennale highlighting their contributions.
Arts
#dr-carla-hayden
fromABC7 Chicago
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of Congress

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC music

amBroadway | Dead Outlaw' cancels appearance at Library of Congress in protest and more | amNewYork

fromABC7 Chicago
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Deputy attorney general who defended Trump in hush money trial is named acting librarian of Congress

fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
NYC music

amBroadway | Dead Outlaw' cancels appearance at Library of Congress in protest and more | amNewYork

#trump-administration
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Kennedy Center cancels Gay Men's Chorus of D.C. WorldPride show about acceptance, group confirms

The Kennedy Center's cancellation of a WorldPride concert signals a shift away from LGBTQ+ representation under the Trump administration.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Trump is slashing library funds. California is a target

Trump's policies have severely impacted libraries and their funding, threatening their essential services and role in democracy.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump is attacking libraries and museums in every state. Here are 3 things you can do to help communities fight back

Trump's executive order cuts essential funding for libraries and museums, igniting public outrage and raising concerns over the future of these institutions.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Kennedy Center cancels Gay Men's Chorus of D.C. WorldPride show about acceptance, group confirms

The Kennedy Center's cancellation of a WorldPride concert signals a shift away from LGBTQ+ representation under the Trump administration.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Trump is slashing library funds. California is a target

Trump's policies have severely impacted libraries and their funding, threatening their essential services and role in democracy.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump is attacking libraries and museums in every state. Here are 3 things you can do to help communities fight back

Trump's executive order cuts essential funding for libraries and museums, igniting public outrage and raising concerns over the future of these institutions.
#donald-trump
Arts
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Trump Took Over the Kennedy Center, but Silencing the Arts Will Not Be So Easy

Trump's control of arts institutions aims to stifle pluralism and dissent, but U.S. organizations resist.
The arts community is shaken by Trump's actions concerning diversity and inclusion.
Arts
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Trump Took Over the Kennedy Center, but Silencing the Arts Will Not Be So Easy

Trump's control of arts institutions aims to stifle pluralism and dissent, but U.S. organizations resist.
The arts community is shaken by Trump's actions concerning diversity and inclusion.
#sustainability
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Megasculpture workshop and landscape reclamation drive Storm King Art Center regeneration

Storm King Art Center unveils a transformative $53m capital project enhancing visitor experience and emphasizing environmental sustainability.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Megasculpture workshop and landscape reclamation drive Storm King Art Center regeneration

Storm King Art Center unveils a transformative $53m capital project enhancing visitor experience and emphasizing environmental sustainability.
San Francisco Giants
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

SF Symphony Musicians Set to Protest Their Own Show for Tonight's Lord of the Rings' Accompaniment

SF Symphony musicians protest wage cuts before a sold-out screening despite ongoing performances.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Bata Shoe Museum celebrates 30 years | CBC News

Thinking back to when the museum began I think a lot of people were curious what a shoe museum would be like, and what kind of work it would do.
Toronto startup
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

An Allapattah arts space has closed. In pricey Miami, it's a cautionary tale

"Esquina was difficult because it wasn't just about running the business; I was doing that while still doing community work and helping people."
Miami food
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Some city councilors worry about 'lack of transparency' around free museum program

The issue of transparency regarding PILOT program contributions from cultural institutions has sparked concern among Boston City Council members following museums' exemption from payments last year.
NYC parents
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Comment | Trump's 100 days should remind us to be brave-because in an autocracy there is no safety

Trump's second term sees cultural institutions pressured to conform to ideologically driven funding policies.
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

Where to book hunt in Amsterdam, a playground for contemporary book design

Amsterdam not only stands out for its iconic canals and painters, but has also become crucial to the world of book design, merging art with literature.
Graphic design
fromCaribbean Life
1 month ago

Workers at Brooklyn Museum get lifeline - Caribbean Life

"We secured an agreement that is fair and results in no layoffs for our members," said Henry Garrido, executive director of District Council 37. "The outcome of these negotiations is a testament to the power of union representation- when we fight together, we win."
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

House Democrats Criticize Trump's Smithsonian Order

The legislators emphasized that the Smithsonian's curatorial independence is crucial for maintaining its reputation as a world-class cultural institution, independent from political influence.
Washington DC
#art-and-culture
fromPlaybill
1 month ago

SCI Network NYC: Opening Doors to Science Careers for NYC Youth

The spark came from a shared recognition. We realized we could do more by working together.
NYC startup
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

It appears that weed museum THC NYC has officially closed

The museum dedicated to all things cannabis, known as THC NYC, has closed its doors without any official announcement, leaving its sign outside advertising retail space for lease.
NYC LGBT
NYC food
fromEater NY
10 years ago

The Best Classic Restaurants in NYC, According to Eater Editors

New York remains home to many vibrant classic restaurants that reflect its rich dining history.
#art
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Frick Returns, Richer Than Ever

The Frick Collection reopens, showcasing a unique blend of grand portraits and domestic intimacy after a significant renovation.
Arts
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Frick Returns, Richer Than Ever

The Frick Collection reopens, showcasing a unique blend of grand portraits and domestic intimacy after a significant renovation.
Berlin music
frombrooklyneagle.com
2 months ago

Bargemusic's new chapter in Brooklyn Bridge Park kicks off Saturday

Bargemusic is transitioning to a new venue at Brooklyn Bridge Park, with all concert performances being admission-free to serve the community.
#art-market
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Report: (Smaller) Museums should make admission free

Free museum admission increases attendance and prioritizes public access over profit generation.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

"Not Enough People Know About This": 19 Memberships That People Swear Are Worth Every Penny

When my ex and I had first moved to New York we bought family memberships to the MET and the Natural History Museum during the first week.
Mental health
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London's Vagina Museum saved from immediate closure in 'make or break' crowdfunding campaign

The Vagina Museum warned it was just a month away from closing its doors for good due to an impending rent payment that would have pushed it below its minimum reserve limit.
London
#brooklyn-museum
NYC parents
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

After Weeks of Protests, Brooklyn Museum Unions Avert Layoffs

Union negotiations led to an agreement that avoided layoffs for nearly 50 workers at the Brooklyn Museum.
NYC parents
fromHyperallergic
2 months ago

After Weeks of Protests, Brooklyn Museum Unions Avert Layoffs

Union negotiations led to an agreement that avoided layoffs for nearly 50 workers at the Brooklyn Museum.
#arts
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Outside Lands' Eager Beaver' Early Tickets on Sale Tomorrow, First Act May Have Leaked

San Francisco's budget deficit may lead to severe cuts impacting cultural institutions like the de Young Museum and Legion of Honor.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Day Around the Bay: Outside Lands' Eager Beaver' Early Tickets on Sale Tomorrow, First Act May Have Leaked

San Francisco's budget deficit may lead to severe cuts impacting cultural institutions like the de Young Museum and Legion of Honor.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

JD Vance & his wife attended a Kennedy Center performance. The audience booed

The audience booed Vice President Vance at the Kennedy Center, symbolizing public backlash against Trump's cultural agenda.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The London Buzz - 14th March 2025

Enfield Council is exploring options to reduce running costs for the Dugdale Arts Centre, indicating a financial reconsideration of cultural venues in the area.
London
#modern-art
Arts
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Cranky Visionary

Albert Barnes championed modern art, amassing a remarkable collection and founding a significant institution, yet his legacy is entwined with complexities and challenges.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Pompidou museum invites public for last look before renovation

The Pompidou museum will close for five years for a major overhaul, beginning with the removal of 2,000 permanent display items.
Arts
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago

silvio d'ascia carves gallery extension beneath stone walls of fondation maeght in france

The Fondation Maeght in France has expanded its exhibition space with 'invisible' extensions, enhancing its cultural role while maintaining architectural integrity.
Arts
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Cranky Visionary

Albert Barnes championed modern art, amassing a remarkable collection and founding a significant institution, yet his legacy is entwined with complexities and challenges.
Paris food
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Pompidou museum invites public for last look before renovation

The Pompidou museum will close for five years for a major overhaul, beginning with the removal of 2,000 permanent display items.
Arts
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago

silvio d'ascia carves gallery extension beneath stone walls of fondation maeght in france

The Fondation Maeght in France has expanded its exhibition space with 'invisible' extensions, enhancing its cultural role while maintaining architectural integrity.
#architecture
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
5 years ago

How AD100 Architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro Reshaped Manhattan's Contemporary Cultural Landscape

Ricardo Scofidio was a visionary architect whose firm significantly shaped 20th and 21st-century cultural institutions.
Design
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Ricardo Scofidio, Boldly Imaginative Architect, Is Dead at 89

Ricardo Scofidio, co-founder of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, innovatively shaped modern architecture and conceptual art until his passing at age 89.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
5 years ago

How AD100 Architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro Reshaped Manhattan's Contemporary Cultural Landscape

Ricardo Scofidio was a visionary architect whose firm significantly shaped 20th and 21st-century cultural institutions.
Design
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Ricardo Scofidio, Boldly Imaginative Architect, Is Dead at 89

Ricardo Scofidio, co-founder of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, innovatively shaped modern architecture and conceptual art until his passing at age 89.
#guggenheim-museum
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Guggenheim Lays Off 20 Employees as Financial Challenges Persist

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is laying off 20 employees, representing 7% of its staff, to address ongoing financial challenges.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Guggenheim Lays Off 20 Employees as Financial Challenges Persist

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is laying off 20 employees, representing 7% of its staff, to address ongoing financial challenges.
Arts
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

National Gallery has 'questions to answer' over 125,000 X-ray machine lying idle for eight years, Taoiseach says

The National Gallery is exploring a mobile unit for an expensive X-ray machine previously unused due to facility requirements, spurring scrutiny of public funds.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Artists vs. the White House

Artists are distancing themselves from the Kennedy Center due to political tensions under President Trump's leadership.
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
3 months ago

Red Hook's Pioneer Works Reopens After $12 Million Update

Pioneer Works has completed a $12 million renovation that enhances accessibility and infrastructure, allowing for year-round programming and community engagement.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

10 free things to do in London with kids this half term

Family-friendly activities in London during half-term can be enjoyed without breaking the bank, thanks to numerous free events.
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