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fromItsnicethat
5 days ago

Spreeeng is the graphic design cooperative rethinking design's dogmatic structures

Spreeeng operates as a graphic design cooperative, collaborating with international talents and functioning across borders and timezones. It emphasizes flexibility and interdisciplinary approaches to design.
Design
#art
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months 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
fromThe New Yorker
3 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
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months 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
fromThe New Yorker
3 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.
#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
4 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.
NYC real estate
fromTheartnewspaper
3 weeks ago

Sotheby's offers peek at Breuer building's makeover

Sotheby's is set to transform the former Whitney Museum building into its new galleries, blending modern needs with historic 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
4 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.
NYC real estate
fromTheartnewspaper
3 weeks ago

Sotheby's offers peek at Breuer building's makeover

Sotheby's is set to transform the former Whitney Museum building into its new galleries, blending modern needs with historic architecture.
fromHarvard Business Review
1 week ago

Ensuring Boston Ballet Stays Relevant

The Boston Ballet, a storied institution, faces the dual challenge of preserving its rich legacy while innovating to remain relevant in the arts landscape.
Arts
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

SF's Mexican Museum, Still In Financial Trouble, Misses Fundraising Deadline

The Mexican Museum's saga continues, with its leadership accused of financial mismanagement, raising doubts about the museum's future as it struggles to secure funding for its new location.
Mission District
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

iPhone designer, Sir Jony Ive becomes a trustee at the British Museum

Sir Jony Ive stated, "It is an extraordinary honour to join the Board of Trustees of the British Museum. I have adored the museum since I first visited..."
London startup
#ai
#brooklyn-development
#smithsonian
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Former Hepworth Wakefield director appointed chief executive of London's Royal Academy

"As the UK's oldest and foremost artist-led organisation, the extraordinary talent and vision of the Royal Academicians, and their team, leads the creative conversation on a national and international stage."
Arts
#public-engagement
fromDefector
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
London food

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

London
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 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 month 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
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month 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
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

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

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC music

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

fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

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

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC music

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

#donald-trump
Arts
fromThe Nation
3 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
3 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.
#trump-administration
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months 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
3 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.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Library Advocates Rally as Trump Targets Federal Funding

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is under threat from the Trump administration, which aims to eliminate the agency, risking damage to cultural institutions.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months 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
3 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.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Library Advocates Rally as Trump Targets Federal Funding

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is under threat from the Trump administration, which aims to eliminate the agency, risking damage to cultural institutions.
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
2 months 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
2 months 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
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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.
Berlin music
frombrooklyneagle.com
3 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.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Visitor numbers plunge at London art museums as Tate galleries lose 2.7 million in five years

Britain's art museums, including Tate galleries, are experiencing significant visitor declines post-pandemic.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Report: (Smaller) Museums should make admission free

Free museum admission increases attendance and prioritizes public access over profit generation.
fromBuzzFeed
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
fromAdvocate.com
3 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.
NYC LGBT
fromianVisits
3 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
Arts
fromThe Atlantic
3 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.
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