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Sanctioned Russian Oligarchs Ousted From Tate Museums
The London institution has cut ties with billionaires Viktor Vekselberg and Petr Aven, two associates of Vladimir Putin.
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A Never-Before-Seen Portrait of Princess Diana Is Unveiled in London
David Bailey's 1988 portrait of Diana in austere black-and-white had been tucked away in the photographer’s archive until now.
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Artists Withdraw From Manchester Exhibition to Protest Director's Ousting Over Pro-Palestine Message
Over two dozen artists including Mandy El-Sayegh and Oscar Murillo have signed an open letter that says the incident "sets a very dangerous precedent."
Opinion
Why Paint a Building That Will Be Demolished?
Basildon’s new murals represent how artists are used in regeneration schemes the world over: socioeconomic cover-ups under the guise of opportunity.
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Manchester Museum Director Reportedly Ousted For Pro-Palestine Statement
Alistair Hudson allowed Forensic Architecture to exhibit a statement in support of Palestinians after a pro-Israel group had successfully campaigned for its removal.
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Prehistoric Drum Found in Child's Grave Dubbed “Most Important” Finding in a Century
But the discovery was drowned out by the drumbeat of protest against the British Museum following new revelations about its ties to a fossil fuel company.
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Captivating Space Photographs and Ephemera Hit the Auction Block
More than 1,200 items that belonged to the British space enthusiast and journalist Tim Furniss are included in an upcoming sale.
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200-million-year-old Dinosaur Footprints Found on UK Beach
The tracks sprawl over a 164-foot-long area, each measuring about 1.6 feet.
Opinion
The British Government Should Return Tipu’s Treasures to India
The UK government’s attempted export ban on Tipu Sultan’s treasures is a double travesty for objects it acquired through loot and plunder.
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An App Gives You the Truth Behind 10 Looted Objects in the British Museum
Users can view pictures of objects set against backdrops illustrating, for instance, the sacred rites that they once presided over, but also violent occupations and sieges that unrooted them from their communities.
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If They Only Knew: Brits Rank Museum Curators Among Top 5 Most Trusted Professions
Also, advanced degree holders were more likely to trust curators to tell the truth, exposing gaps in the way the profession is perceived.
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Omicron's Rapid Spread Shuts Down Museums Across Europe
Art institutions in London, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and elsewhere are impacted by the new wave of closures.