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Trump disbanded the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, reversing Biden's re-establishment aimed at boosting federal support for arts and humanities.

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French parliamentary elections 2024: candidates outline plans for arts and culture

France's culture sector faces imminent transformation due to snap legislative elections.

UK minister hits out at French proposals to charge Britons more to see the Mona Lisa

UK galleries remain free to visitors while France considers charging non-EU tourists for entry.

Explained: Will other French museums follow the Louvre in charging more to non-EU visitors?

The Louvre will implement higher ticket prices for non-EU visitors to fund renovations starting in 2026.

French parliamentary elections 2024: candidates outline plans for arts and culture

France's culture sector faces imminent transformation due to snap legislative elections.

UK minister hits out at French proposals to charge Britons more to see the Mona Lisa

UK galleries remain free to visitors while France considers charging non-EU tourists for entry.

Explained: Will other French museums follow the Louvre in charging more to non-EU visitors?

The Louvre will implement higher ticket prices for non-EU visitors to fund renovations starting in 2026.

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Titan' of Welsh politics Jenny Randerson dies aged 76

Jenny Randerson significantly shaped Welsh cultural policy, most notably through her introduction of free museum entry.

Harem work removed from show at Qatar's Arab Museum of Modern Art

Artistic freedom is challenged when government authorities intervene in exhibitions, as seen in the case of İnci Eviner's Harem.

TV licence fee to rise by 5 to 174.50 in 2025

The cost of a TV licence will rise by £5 to £174.50 in 2025 while a government review of the BBC's funding model is underway.

Iceland plans national gallery overhaul

Iceland plans to construct a new National Gallery space to improve art presentation and address severe deficiencies in current exhibition and storage conditions.

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How the UK can be a cultural superpower: think tank puts forward arts policies for new Labour government

The Fabian Society calls for increased focus on arts in schools to enhance cultural education and opportunities for children.

Sonia Boyce and John Akomfrah among 4,000 arts professionals urging UK government to stand up for culture

Artists urge UK government for support in the visual arts sector through a collective manifesto and letter.

Emmanuel Macron: France Will 'Fight Hard' to Bring Emily Back to Paris

French President Macron emphasizes the positive impact of 'Emily in Paris' on France's attractiveness, advocating for the show's return to Paris.

How the UK can be a cultural superpower: think tank puts forward arts policies for new Labour government

The Fabian Society calls for increased focus on arts in schools to enhance cultural education and opportunities for children.

Sonia Boyce and John Akomfrah among 4,000 arts professionals urging UK government to stand up for culture

Artists urge UK government for support in the visual arts sector through a collective manifesto and letter.

Emmanuel Macron: France Will 'Fight Hard' to Bring Emily Back to Paris

French President Macron emphasizes the positive impact of 'Emily in Paris' on France's attractiveness, advocating for the show's return to Paris.

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Lisa Nandy absolutely determined' to ensure access to arts for every child' in UK

Access to arts must be a reality for every child in the UK, ensuring equal opportunities in culture.

Lisa Nandy: 'We want to get the nation's great artworks out of the basement and into our communities'

Lisa Nandy pledged to reintegrate arts education into schools and increase community access to the government's art collection.

The far right can't take away our hopes and memories. Culture is our weapon

The erosion of core democratic values in Europe, highlighted by the rise of far-right parties, signals a potential regression from the ideals of the French Revolution.

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Slovakia targets wealthy' book buyers with steep VAT rise

Slovakia's government plans a significant VAT increase on books, facing backlash for targeting a cultural sector seen as vital to democracy.

Protests against Slovakia's authoritarian government DW 08/18/2024

Public discontent in Slovakia is escalating due to political corruption and government control over cultural institutions.

Slovakia targets wealthy' book buyers with steep VAT rise

Slovakia's government plans a significant VAT increase on books, facing backlash for targeting a cultural sector seen as vital to democracy.

Protests against Slovakia's authoritarian government DW 08/18/2024

Public discontent in Slovakia is escalating due to political corruption and government control over cultural institutions.

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Italy names new culture minister following appointments scandal

Alessandro Giuli's appointment as culture minister signals a shift in Italy's cultural policy and aims for continuity with public demand for change.

The Godfather of French Contemporary Dance Passes the Torch

Montanari's retirement signifies a pivotal change for Montpellier Danse, ending a 41-year association that has shaped contemporary dance in France.

UK arts bodies urge incoming government to stand up for the culture sector

Visual arts organisations in the UK call for government support post-election.

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Column | Trump's attack on the Kennedy Center is petty but powerful

Trump Says He's Firing Kennedy Center Board of Trustees Members and Naming Himself Chairman

Opinion: Trump's sham 'golden age' of arts * Oregon ArtsWatch

Column | Trump's attack on the Kennedy Center is petty but powerful

Trump Says He's Firing Kennedy Center Board of Trustees Members and Naming Himself Chairman

Opinion: Trump's sham 'golden age' of arts * Oregon ArtsWatch

Wanted! Italy seeks new directors for top museums

Where the US presidential candidates stand on the arts

Can Germany still pay for arts funding? DW 12/03/2024

Worse than the 1980s' that's the arts sector now. It's not a good look for a Labour government | Charlotte Higgins

Arts Commission weighs sizes of grants to aid underserved groups - Austin Monitor

Better together: Oregon Arts Commission, Cultural Trust aim for a merger * Oregon ArtsWatch

Where the US presidential candidates stand on the arts

Can Germany still pay for arts funding? DW 12/03/2024

Worse than the 1980s' that's the arts sector now. It's not a good look for a Labour government | Charlotte Higgins

Arts Commission weighs sizes of grants to aid underserved groups - Austin Monitor

Better together: Oregon Arts Commission, Cultural Trust aim for a merger * Oregon ArtsWatch

Trump disbands presidential committee on the arts and the humanities

French parliamentary elections 2024: candidates outline plans for arts and culture

UK minister hits out at French proposals to charge Britons more to see the Mona Lisa

Explained: Will other French museums follow the Louvre in charging more to non-EU visitors?

French parliamentary elections 2024: candidates outline plans for arts and culture

UK minister hits out at French proposals to charge Britons more to see the Mona Lisa

Explained: Will other French museums follow the Louvre in charging more to non-EU visitors?

Titan' of Welsh politics Jenny Randerson dies aged 76

Harem work removed from show at Qatar's Arab Museum of Modern Art

TV licence fee to rise by 5 to 174.50 in 2025

Iceland plans national gallery overhaul

How the UK can be a cultural superpower: think tank puts forward arts policies for new Labour government

Sonia Boyce and John Akomfrah among 4,000 arts professionals urging UK government to stand up for culture

Emmanuel Macron: France Will 'Fight Hard' to Bring Emily Back to Paris

How the UK can be a cultural superpower: think tank puts forward arts policies for new Labour government

Sonia Boyce and John Akomfrah among 4,000 arts professionals urging UK government to stand up for culture

Emmanuel Macron: France Will 'Fight Hard' to Bring Emily Back to Paris

Lisa Nandy absolutely determined' to ensure access to arts for every child' in UK

Lisa Nandy: 'We want to get the nation's great artworks out of the basement and into our communities'

The far right can't take away our hopes and memories. Culture is our weapon

Slovakia targets wealthy' book buyers with steep VAT rise

Protests against Slovakia's authoritarian government DW 08/18/2024

Slovakia targets wealthy' book buyers with steep VAT rise

Protests against Slovakia's authoritarian government DW 08/18/2024

Italy names new culture minister following appointments scandal

The Godfather of French Contemporary Dance Passes the Torch

UK arts bodies urge incoming government to stand up for the culture sector

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