Tag: Museums
Museums and Communities Rewriting the History of Afro-Descendant Art in Puerto Rico
A National Initiative to Rethink Afro and Afro-Descendant Art in Puerto Rico and Beyond As museums continue to…
How Will the US Government Shutdown Impact Museums?
As the United States government enters a state of shutdown, numerous federal agencies and programs find themselves in…
When Casino Developers Use Museums to Sweeten the DealÂ
At the intersection of cultural enrichment and gaming entertainment lies a curious collaboration that seeks to captivate the…
Who Are Museums Really For? And Can We Change Our Minds?
The captivating film, Binnigula’sa’ (Ancient Zapotec People) (2024), takes viewers on a cinematic journey through the Mexican countryside,…
Three US Museums Receive Trove of 64 Modern Artworks
The Henry and Rose Pearlman Foundation has announced the donation of its complete collection of modern, Impressionist, and…
How My Museum’s Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday Got Complicated
The New York Historical museum is gearing up to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026, amidst challenges…
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Lays Off 12 Workers
The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF) recently announced the layoff of 12 workers due to a…
Art Bridges Supports Museums Nationwide
Art Bridges is a groundbreaking initiative that aims to bring American art out of storage and into the…
Shamim M. Momin Is the Bronx Museum’s New Director
Shamim M. Momin will begin her tenure as director and chief curator of the Bronx Museum. (photo by…
What Can History Museums Offer in the Trump Era?Â
The On Our 250th initiative is not just about gathering birthday wishes for the United States; it’s about…
Nature’s Memory review: A new book reveals the deep flaws in our natural history museums
Natural history museums hold a special place in our society, serving as both educational institutions and repositories of…
Roméo Mivekannin’s Cage-Like Sculptures of Museums Reframe the Colonial Past — Colossal
Roméo Mivekannin, a renowned artist known for his bold, chiaroscuro paintings that reimagine European art historical masterworks in…