The British Museum's Western Range galleries are getting a spectacular makeoverLina Ghotmeh Architecture will redevelop a third of the British Museum, emphasizing sustainability and archaeological sensitivity.
Architect Lina Ghotmeh wins competition to revamp British Museum's vast Western Range galleriesArchitect Lina Ghotmeh has been selected to redesign the Western Range galleries at the British Museum, demonstrating innovative design and sensitivity to history.
Winning design for the British Museum's redevelopment announcedThe British Museum's western wing will receive a significant redesign to improve visitor experience and collection space.
lina ghotmeh wins british museum competition to redesign its western range galleriesLina Ghotmeh's architectural redesign of the British Museum's Western Range galleries emphasizes historical context and visitor interaction, set for completion by 2026.
British Museum names architects shortlisted in controversial renovation competitionThe British Museum has shortlisted five architect-led teams for its significant renovation of Western Range galleries.
See the plans to redevelop the British MuseumSeveral proposals are under consideration for the British Museum's western wing, focusing on architecture amidst practical concerns like cost and engineering.
The British Museum's Western Range galleries are getting a spectacular makeoverLina Ghotmeh Architecture will redevelop a third of the British Museum, emphasizing sustainability and archaeological sensitivity.
Architect Lina Ghotmeh wins competition to revamp British Museum's vast Western Range galleriesArchitect Lina Ghotmeh has been selected to redesign the Western Range galleries at the British Museum, demonstrating innovative design and sensitivity to history.
Winning design for the British Museum's redevelopment announcedThe British Museum's western wing will receive a significant redesign to improve visitor experience and collection space.
lina ghotmeh wins british museum competition to redesign its western range galleriesLina Ghotmeh's architectural redesign of the British Museum's Western Range galleries emphasizes historical context and visitor interaction, set for completion by 2026.
British Museum names architects shortlisted in controversial renovation competitionThe British Museum has shortlisted five architect-led teams for its significant renovation of Western Range galleries.
See the plans to redevelop the British MuseumSeveral proposals are under consideration for the British Museum's western wing, focusing on architecture amidst practical concerns like cost and engineering.
British Museum to loan 'some of the rarest surviving examples' of Ice Age art to UK's City of CultureAn Ice Age exhibition featuring over 70 objects opens at the Cliffe Castle Museum, celebrating UK culture with rare, ancient artworks.
UK government announces raft of new museum trustees, including artist Isaac Julien and 'Traitors' presenter Claudia WinklemanNew trustees appointed for British Museum, Tate, and V&A, including notable figures from arts and media.
British Museum to loan 'some of the rarest surviving examples' of Ice Age art to UK's City of CultureAn Ice Age exhibition featuring over 70 objects opens at the Cliffe Castle Museum, celebrating UK culture with rare, ancient artworks.
UK government announces raft of new museum trustees, including artist Isaac Julien and 'Traitors' presenter Claudia WinklemanNew trustees appointed for British Museum, Tate, and V&A, including notable figures from arts and media.
What Christopher Hitchens Understood About the ParthenonThe British Museum should return ancient treasures to Greece, focusing on art and cultural heritage rather than nationalism.
British Museum to receive highest-value gift in UK history with 1bn collectionThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism during critical times in history.
British Museum given its most valuable gift everThe British Museum receives a £1 billion donation of Chinese ceramics, marking a historic gift for UK museums.
British Museum receives 1 billion donation of Chinese ceramicsA £1 billion collection of Chinese ceramics has been donated to the British Museum, considered one of the most significant outside of China.
How did an artist swap one of the British Museum's historic coins with a fake?An artist swapped a historic British coin from the British Museum for a fake to highlight the issue of items taken from other countries.
UK signals openness to deal with Greece over Elgin MarblesUK law hinders permanent return of Elgin Marbles; however, talks about a long-term loan are underway.
What Christopher Hitchens Understood About the ParthenonThe British Museum should return ancient treasures to Greece, focusing on art and cultural heritage rather than nationalism.
British Museum to receive highest-value gift in UK history with 1bn collectionThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism during critical times in history.
British Museum given its most valuable gift everThe British Museum receives a £1 billion donation of Chinese ceramics, marking a historic gift for UK museums.
British Museum receives 1 billion donation of Chinese ceramicsA £1 billion collection of Chinese ceramics has been donated to the British Museum, considered one of the most significant outside of China.
How did an artist swap one of the British Museum's historic coins with a fake?An artist swapped a historic British coin from the British Museum for a fake to highlight the issue of items taken from other countries.
UK signals openness to deal with Greece over Elgin MarblesUK law hinders permanent return of Elgin Marbles; however, talks about a long-term loan are underway.
British Museum remains UK's top attraction as some venues struggle to recoverThe British Museum remains the UK's busiest attraction with an increase in visitors, but overall attendance is still below pre-pandemic levels.
Revealed: British Museum's visitor figures hit ten-year highBritish Museum saw significant visitor growth to 6.5 million in 2024, largely attributed to international attendance and successful exhibitions.
British Museum remains UK's top attraction as some venues struggle to recoverThe British Museum remains the UK's busiest attraction with an increase in visitors, but overall attendance is still below pre-pandemic levels.
Revealed: British Museum's visitor figures hit ten-year highBritish Museum saw significant visitor growth to 6.5 million in 2024, largely attributed to international attendance and successful exhibitions.
Medieval Treasures Among Record Number of Finds Reported in 2023 - Medievalists.netRecord 74,506 archaeological finds in the UK in 2023, largely thanks to public involvement and metal detectorists.
Investigation shines fresh light on British Museum's looted, Durer-inspired diptychThe diptych symbolizes significant cultural exchange between Europe and Ethiopia through art and history.
At 57, I went to the British Museum for the first time and it left me rather cold | Adrian ChilesThe author's first visit to the British Museum reveals an overwhelming and uninspired experience with a vast collection of pots and urns.
Investigation shines fresh light on British Museum's looted, Durer-inspired diptychThe diptych symbolizes significant cultural exchange between Europe and Ethiopia through art and history.
At 57, I went to the British Museum for the first time and it left me rather cold | Adrian ChilesThe author's first visit to the British Museum reveals an overwhelming and uninspired experience with a vast collection of pots and urns.
Cyber incident that closed British Museum was inside job | Computer WeeklyInsider actions can disrupt operations significantly, as illustrated by the British Museum incident, albeit with minimal long-term consequences.
British Museum 'running as normal' after alleged IT attack by former employeeThe British Museum has resumed normal operations after an IT incident caused by a former employee's unauthorized access.
Cyber incident that closed British Museum was inside job | Computer WeeklyInsider actions can disrupt operations significantly, as illustrated by the British Museum incident, albeit with minimal long-term consequences.
British Museum 'running as normal' after alleged IT attack by former employeeThe British Museum has resumed normal operations after an IT incident caused by a former employee's unauthorized access.
Van Gogh's love of Hiroshige, the Japanese master of the landscape, will be reflected in a British Museum exhibitionVan Gogh's homage to Hiroshige's work highlights the influence of Japanese art on Western artists of the 19th century.
The British Museum to display rare prints of Edo Japan by Utagawa Hiroshige this summerThe British Museum will host its first-ever exhibition of Utagawa Hiroshige this summer, highlighting prints from a transformative era in Japan.
Picasso the printmaker takes centre stage at British MuseumThe British Museum will exhibit 100 Picasso prints reflecting his artistic evolution, creativity, and unique perspective on printmaking from 1904 to the 1960s.
Van Gogh's love of Hiroshige, the Japanese master of the landscape, will be reflected in a British Museum exhibitionVan Gogh's homage to Hiroshige's work highlights the influence of Japanese art on Western artists of the 19th century.
The British Museum to display rare prints of Edo Japan by Utagawa Hiroshige this summerThe British Museum will host its first-ever exhibition of Utagawa Hiroshige this summer, highlighting prints from a transformative era in Japan.
Picasso the printmaker takes centre stage at British MuseumThe British Museum will exhibit 100 Picasso prints reflecting his artistic evolution, creativity, and unique perspective on printmaking from 1904 to the 1960s.
British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-workerA former IT contractor allegedly compromised the British Museum's IT systems, prompting partial closure and cancellation of temporary exhibitions.
British Museum says ex-contractor 'shut down' IT systemsA former tech contractor disrupted the British Museum's operations, resulting in temporary closures of galleries and exhibitions.
British Museum hit by alleged IT attack by ex-workerA former IT contractor allegedly compromised the British Museum's IT systems, prompting partial closure and cancellation of temporary exhibitions.
British Museum says ex-contractor 'shut down' IT systemsA former tech contractor disrupted the British Museum's operations, resulting in temporary closures of galleries and exhibitions.
The ghosts are everywhere': can the British Museum survive its omni-crisis?The British Museum functions as a multifaceted institution beyond a traditional museum, symbolizing aspects of British culture and history over three centuries.
Hew Locke's British Museum looting expose: inescapably, deeply shocking'Hew Locke's exhibition highlights the intertwined narratives of beauty, horror, and cultural erasure within the British Museum's collections.
This Must-See Exhibit At The British Museum Challenges The Histories Of ImperialismHew Locke's exhibition at the British Museum critiques colonial narratives and challenges assumptions about art and history.
HEW LOCKEHew Locke's exhibition reinterprets Britain's colonial past through an open, nonlinear narrative, allowing visitors to engage with history on their own terms.
Hew Locke's British Museum looting expose: inescapably, deeply shocking'Hew Locke's exhibition highlights the intertwined narratives of beauty, horror, and cultural erasure within the British Museum's collections.
This Must-See Exhibit At The British Museum Challenges The Histories Of ImperialismHew Locke's exhibition at the British Museum critiques colonial narratives and challenges assumptions about art and history.
HEW LOCKEHew Locke's exhibition reinterprets Britain's colonial past through an open, nonlinear narrative, allowing visitors to engage with history on their own terms.
British Museum to unveil a new brand alongside the building upgradesThe British Museum is seeking a new brand identity to enhance recognition and relevance in a changing media landscape.
Majority back British Museum exhibit on transatlantic slave tradeMajority of UK respondents favor a permanent exhibition on the transatlantic slave trade in the British Museum.
Controlled explosion near British Museum as office workers evacuatedA suspicious package prompted evacuation and investigation near the British Museum, but it was later confirmed as non-suspicious.
Lina Ghotmeh Wins Competition to Redesign British Museum's Western RangeLina Ghotmeh Architecture has been selected to redesign the British Museum's Western Range galleries, focusing on modernity while preserving history.
OMA and David Chipperfield Selected Among the 5 Finalists of the British Museum Architecture CompetitionThe British Museum is revitalizing its Western Range Galleries through a global architectural competition, involving collaborative design and heritage preservation.
Lina Ghotmeh Wins Competition to Redesign British Museum's Western RangeLina Ghotmeh Architecture has been selected to redesign the British Museum's Western Range galleries, focusing on modernity while preserving history.
OMA and David Chipperfield Selected Among the 5 Finalists of the British Museum Architecture CompetitionThe British Museum is revitalizing its Western Range Galleries through a global architectural competition, involving collaborative design and heritage preservation.
Huge hoard of Norman Conquest era coins going on display at the British MuseumThe Chew Valley Hoard includes over 2,580 coins from the Norman Conquest, marking a pivotal historical period in England.
A Cupid-like Diana intaglio ringThe British Museum acquired an intaglio ring depicting a detailed engraving of Diana Venatrix, showcasing craftsmanship from the Roman era.
Huge hoard of Norman Conquest era coins going on display at the British MuseumThe Chew Valley Hoard includes over 2,580 coins from the Norman Conquest, marking a pivotal historical period in England.
A Cupid-like Diana intaglio ringThe British Museum acquired an intaglio ring depicting a detailed engraving of Diana Venatrix, showcasing craftsmanship from the Roman era.
Controlled explosion carried out after suspicious package' found near British MuseumA controlled explosion was performed near the British Museum due to a suspicious package, which was ultimately deemed non-suspicious.
British Museum fire alert sparks mass evacuationFire alarm evacuation at the British Museum caused temporary crowding but was resolved swiftly without major incident.
Controlled explosion carried out after suspicious package' found near British MuseumA controlled explosion was performed near the British Museum due to a suspicious package, which was ultimately deemed non-suspicious.
British Museum fire alert sparks mass evacuationFire alarm evacuation at the British Museum caused temporary crowding but was resolved swiftly without major incident.
British Museum still taking money from tobacco firmThe British Museum has increased its collection of Japanese artefacts significantly with sponsorship from Japan Tobacco International, amidst ongoing tobacco controversies.
The British Museum is getting the 'biggest transformation of any museum in the world'British Museum is undergoing a major transformation under new director Nicholas Cullinan, with ambitious renovation and digital expansion plans.
'Will it cause reputational damage?': British Museum director discusses controversial BP donationThe British Museum's acceptance of a £50m donation from BP sparks debate on ethical fundraising in the cultural sector.
British Museum still taking money from tobacco firmThe British Museum has increased its collection of Japanese artefacts significantly with sponsorship from Japan Tobacco International, amidst ongoing tobacco controversies.
The British Museum is getting the 'biggest transformation of any museum in the world'British Museum is undergoing a major transformation under new director Nicholas Cullinan, with ambitious renovation and digital expansion plans.
'Will it cause reputational damage?': British Museum director discusses controversial BP donationThe British Museum's acceptance of a £50m donation from BP sparks debate on ethical fundraising in the cultural sector.
Just Stop Oil protestors place high-vis jacket on ancient Greek statue at The British MuseumJust Stop Oil highlights the link between fossil fuel consumption and global famine risks through a provocative protest at the British Museum.
Ten years on from the genocide, Yazidi culture is still absent from Western museumsFiction can illuminate forgotten historical and personal traumas, such as those faced by the Yazidi people post-genocide.
Irving Finkel on the oldest map of the worldThe 6th century B.C. Babylonian clay tablet is the world's oldest surviving map, integrating geographical and cosmological elements.
Norman Conquest Coin Hoard sells for 4.3 million - Medievalists.netThe Chew Valley Hoard, valued at £4.3 million, provides significant insight into the Norman Conquest of England and was acquired by the South West Heritage Trust.
Trying to Recover the British Museum's Gems, and Its ReputationThe British Museum's stolen artifacts scandal severely impacted its reputation and prompted claims for repatriation of treasures.
Fabric is taking over the British Museum for a one-off partyFabric nightclub collaborates with the British Museum for a special 25th-anniversary celebration featuring A Guy Called Gerald and other artists.
Silk Roads exhibitions open at British Museum and British Library - Medievalists.netThe exhibitions reveal the complex trade and cultural exchanges among Asia, Africa, and Europe during the Middle Ages, emphasizing significant historical connections.
Treasures of the Silk Roads: British Museum and British Library explore realities of East-West tradeThe two exhibitions explore the Chinese Silk Road, correcting misconceptions about its nature as a defined route and examining its cultural impact.The British Museum's exhibition showcases a diverse range of artifacts, illustrating trade connections between disparate regions connected to the Silk Road.
In a new exhibition, Silk Roads lead to British MuseumThe British Museum's Silk Roads exhibition connects ancient trade routes to contemporary globalized society.
Silk Roads review mesmerising show turns world history upside downThe Silk Roads exhibition at the British Museum shows the historic cultural connections between Asia, Europe, and North Africa through trade.
Silk Roads exhibitions open at British Museum and British Library - Medievalists.netThe exhibitions reveal the complex trade and cultural exchanges among Asia, Africa, and Europe during the Middle Ages, emphasizing significant historical connections.
Treasures of the Silk Roads: British Museum and British Library explore realities of East-West tradeThe two exhibitions explore the Chinese Silk Road, correcting misconceptions about its nature as a defined route and examining its cultural impact.The British Museum's exhibition showcases a diverse range of artifacts, illustrating trade connections between disparate regions connected to the Silk Road.
In a new exhibition, Silk Roads lead to British MuseumThe British Museum's Silk Roads exhibition connects ancient trade routes to contemporary globalized society.
Silk Roads review mesmerising show turns world history upside downThe Silk Roads exhibition at the British Museum shows the historic cultural connections between Asia, Europe, and North Africa through trade.
This major London museum is getting a huge 50 million redesignThe British Museum is embarking on its biggest building project since the 1820s, aiming to revitalize its 'western range' housing key artifacts.The museum's funding partnership with fossil fuel giant BP has caused controversy and led to resignations and calls for non-participation from environmental campaigners.
British Museum on the hunt for 'visionary' design team to help transform spaceThe British Museum launched a competition to transform 7,500 square meters of gallery space as part of its masterplan.
The British Museum is getting a big Picasso exhibition this autumnPicasso was an innovative and prolific artist who explored numerous mediums, including an extensive body of work in printmaking.
Women Who Travel Podcast: How to Museum With The New Yorker's Rebecca MeadExplore unique and fulfilling strategies for visiting massive museums like the British Museum.
Michelangelo and the most sublime declarations of gay love in artMichelangelo's drawings for Tommaso de' Cavalieri are considered sublime declarations of gay love in art.
Male in hospital and two arrested after stabbing near British MuseumStabbing incident near British Museum with non-life threatening injuries, two suspects arrested.
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Male in hospital and two arrested after stabbing near British MuseumStabbing incident near British Museum with non-life threatening injuries, two suspects arrested.
11 Of The Very Best Things To Do In HolbornHolborn is a historic London neighborhood known for its museums and vibrant pubs.
Social media backlash: how (and how not) to respond when your art organisation comes under fireThe British Museum faced backlash over a controversial social media post, leading to an official apology and deletions.