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designboom | architecture & design magazine
6 days ago
Design

kunstsilo museum takes shape in southern norway as a converted grain silo from the 1930s

Kunstsilo is a new museum of Nordic Art in Southern Norway, featuring the Southern Norway Art Museum and the Tangen Collection, making it the largest in the region. [ more ]
ianVisits
2 weeks ago
Marketing

From timeless to trendy: Exploring 80 brand histories at the Museum of Brands

The Museum of Brands showcases the evolution of brand logos over time, highlighting the changes in response to consumer needs and societal trends. [ more ]
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New York Post
1 day ago
Design

Banksy Museum opens in NYC to bring elusive work to fans: 'If people can't see it, is it even art?'

The Banksy Museum in New York City showcases magnificent reproductions of the elusive artist's work for public view. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago
Design

chicken-adorned airplane can fly you to petrit halilaj's exhibition at museo tamayo, mexico

Petrit Halilaj has inscribed a large-scale chicken drawing onto a Boeing 737 operated by Aeroméxico, accompanied by Albanian text.
The exhibition at Museo Tamayo titled Petrit Halilaj: RUNIK showcases an array of artworks, including sculptures, installations, and drawings that transform the museum's spaces into a fantastical world. [ more ]
The Root
3 months ago
NYC food

How to Have the Sexiest Valentine's Day in NYC

New York City is considered one of the most romantic cities in the world
The article provides suggestions for romantic activities and locations in NYC [ more ]
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The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago
Design

Norwegian grain silo fills up once more, but this time with Nordic Modernist art

Nicolai Tangen, one of Norway's wealthiest individuals, sponsors Kunstsilo, a new museum in Kristiansand showcasing the world's largest private collection of Nordic Modernist art. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

She was trying to find herself': the untold story of Peggy Guggenheim, Hampshire homemaker

Peggy Guggenheim's legacy is celebrated in her former home, now a museum curated by her granddaughter, Karole Vail. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago
Design

Renewed efforts to preserve the life and work of two Chicago Imagists

Roger Brown was a renowned painter known for his urban-themed artworks and was also an avid collector of art and objects.
Roger Brown transformed his Chicago home into a museum packed with a diverse collection of art, costumes, and curiosities. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Design

A Reverse Art Heist? Museum Finds Employee's Painting on Its Wall

An employee hung his own painting at Pinakothek der Moderne while helping with an exhibit installation.
The worker's painting went unnoticed for an unspecified time until discovery, leading to his departure from the museum. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Design

Her Art Is at Odds With Museums, and Museums Can't Get Enough

Ice cores from Antarctica melting in a museum exhibit mimic ancient air release.
Gala Porras-Kim's exhibitions challenge museum practices and explore the intersection of art and science. [ more ]
Funcheap
3 months ago
Web design

"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

MCD's Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative allows visitors to experience the museum's exhibitions for any amount they wish.
Admissions for Pay What You Can Wednesdays can only be purchased at the front desk, not online. [ more ]
Funcheap
3 months ago
Web design

"Pay What You Can" Wednesday at SF's Museum of Craft and Design

MCD's Pay What You Can Wednesday initiative allows visitors to experience the museum's exhibitions for any amount they wish
Pay What You Can tickets can only be purchased at the front desk, not online [ more ]
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New York Family
3 months ago
New York City

RISE NY Presents Immersive History of NYC - New York Family

New York City offers an immersive three-part adventure to visitors and residents alike, celebrating the city's unique history and culture.
The adventure includes a replica of New York's inaugural City Hall subway station, a documentary film narrated by Jeff Goldblum, and museum-style galleries covering seven influential categories of the city's history. [ more ]
Time Out New York
1 week ago
Design

A new Banksy Museum is opening on Canal Street this month

The Banksy Museum will feature the largest display of Banksy recreations in the world. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago
Design

Unique museum named for legendary horror movie actor Vincent Price is a thriller for art enthusiasts

Vincent Price, known for his horror film roles, was also a passionate advocate for community art.
The Vincent Price Art Museum on a community college campus in Los Angeles pays homage to Price's support for art.
Vincent Price donated 90 art objects as a teaching collection to East Los Angeles College in 1957. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Germany news

German art museum fires worker for hanging his own painting in gallery

The museum fired an employee for hanging his own painting in the gallery for personal gain.
The incident went unnoticed by security, but the museum took swift action and terminated the employee's contract. [ more ]
Thesanjoseblog
1 month ago
Graphic design

Updated lighting on the Adobe Pedestrian Bridge in Downtown San Jose

Adobe has improved the lighting on their pedestrian bridge with long gradient. Metal dragonflies are a new addition. Adobe Museum with tech nostalgia and interactive art room is recommended. [ more ]
Polygon
2 months ago
Video games

All Treasure Trove collectable trophies in FF7 Rebirth

Johnny's Seaside Inn becomes a museum called 'Johnny's Treasure Trove' for collectables and trophies.
Players need to earn all 88 trophies to unlock a special reward in a red chest behind Johnny. [ more ]
Open Culture
2 months ago
Online learning

"Hello Vincent": A Generative AI Project Brings Vincent Van Gogh to Life at the Musee D'Orsay

The 'Hello Vincent' project at Musée D'Orsay in Paris allows visitors to interact with a generative AI version of Vincent van Gogh.
The AI in 'Hello Vincent' improves by learning from visitor questions and drawing from van Gogh's 900 letters. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

30+ ways to celebrate Black History Month in the Bay Area

There are various events and activities happening in the Bay Area to celebrate Black History Month.
Some of the events include exhibitions, film festivals, concerts, and walking tours. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

How Swiss museum heist was foiled by sting at London hotel

A gang of thieves broke into a museum in Geneva and stole valuable Chinese and Japanese artifacts.
One of the thieves was identified through DNA left behind at the crime scene as Stewart Ahearne, a tradesman from London. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Appeal to stop England's oldest petrol station from being turned into house

Former Top Gear host Tiff Needell is campaigning to preserve England's oldest petrol station as a museum.
The current owners of the petrol station plan to renovate the site and turn it into a house for their retirement. [ more ]
Databreaches
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Major Us Museums Suffer Cyberattack Fallout

Several US arts institutions were unable to display their collections online after a cyberattack targeted a tech service provider called Gallery Systems.
The breach affected museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Rubin Museum of Art, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

Museum World Hit by Cyberattack on Widely Used Software

Several prominent museums have been unable to display their collections online since a cyberattack hit a prominent technological service provider that helps hundreds of cultural organizations show their works digitally and manage internal documents.
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

Frick Leader to Step Down After a 14-Year Run

Ian Wardropper, the director of the Frick Collection, will retire next year after 14 years in the position.
His retirement is part of a trend of long-serving leaders of major museums stepping down, providing an opportunity for institutions to reset and address concerns about diversity. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
5 months ago
France politics

President Macron confirms Notre Dame opening date plus plans for a new museum

Partial reopening of Notre Dame confirmed for 8 December 2024, five and a half years after the fire.
French President Macron announced the creation of a museum dedicated to Notre Dame and unveiled a replica of the cathedral spire. [ more ]
TheGrio
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Children's Museum names first Black CEO

Atiba Edwards becomes the first Black CEO of the Brooklyn Children's Museum
Edwards aims to expand the reach and impact of the museum [ more ]
Funcheap
5 months ago
Web design

Free Weekend at the Museum of Craft and Design (December 9-10)

MCD's Free Weekend on December 9-10, 2023, offers the chance to explore the current exhibition Designing Peace.
Enjoy hands-on creativity in the MakeArt Lab or take home a free MakeArt Kit.
Get 10% off your purchase at the Museum Store and explore Dogpatch's offerings, including discounted ice cream at Humphry Slocombe. [ more ]
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