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How a government shutdown affects D.C. museums, the Smithsonian and memorials

Federal government shutdowns halt paychecks, scientific research, and can disrupt access to cultural institutions like museums and monuments.
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New perspectives: Annabelle Selldorf brings a fresh angle to the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing

Annabelle Selldorf feels the weight of history and place in her renovation of the Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery, aiming for a more welcoming environment.

National Gallery in London steps up security after activists' art attacks

The National Gallery has enhanced security measures to protect its artworks and visitors following multiple attacks, including incidents involving protests.

The National Gallery: a place of learning in its (public) archive

The National Gallery aims to enhance awareness of its research archives for broader scholarly utilization.

New perspectives: Annabelle Selldorf brings a fresh angle to the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing

Annabelle Selldorf feels the weight of history and place in her renovation of the Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery, aiming for a more welcoming environment.

National Gallery in London steps up security after activists' art attacks

The National Gallery has enhanced security measures to protect its artworks and visitors following multiple attacks, including incidents involving protests.

The National Gallery: a place of learning in its (public) archive

The National Gallery aims to enhance awareness of its research archives for broader scholarly utilization.
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#sainsbury-wing

A secret note was found hidden in a column in the National Gallery

A recently discovered time capsule at the National Gallery contains a complaint from founder John Sainsbury about architectural errors in the Sainsbury Wing.

Monstrous carbuncles to talking columns: the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing is still a controversy magnet

Lord Sainsbury expressed his approval for the removal of unnecessary columns in the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing, uncovering a posthumous endorsement of redevelopment.

The National Gallery's newly refurbished Sainsbury Wing is reopening in May 2025

The Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery reopens on May 10, 2025, enhancing the visitor experience and showcasing significant art.

A secret note was found hidden in a column in the National Gallery

A recently discovered time capsule at the National Gallery contains a complaint from founder John Sainsbury about architectural errors in the Sainsbury Wing.

Monstrous carbuncles to talking columns: the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing is still a controversy magnet

Lord Sainsbury expressed his approval for the removal of unnecessary columns in the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing, uncovering a posthumous endorsement of redevelopment.

The National Gallery's newly refurbished Sainsbury Wing is reopening in May 2025

The Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery reopens on May 10, 2025, enhancing the visitor experience and showcasing significant art.
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National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing to reopen in May 2025 with fresh display and sponsorship

The National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing will reopen in May 2025 with a new layout sponsored by CC Land, featuring over 1,000 artworks.
#visitor-safety

London's National Gallery bans liquids after activist art attacks

The National Gallery has banned liquids and implemented security measures due to attacks by climate activists on artwork.

London's National Gallery to ban liquids after attacks on paintings

The National Gallery is banning most liquids to enhance security and protect its collection from recent protests.

The National Gallery is banning all liquids being brought in - and introducing much stricter security

The National Gallery prohibits liquids to ensure the safety of its artworks and visitors following a series of protests.

London's National Gallery bans liquids after activist art attacks

The National Gallery has banned liquids and implemented security measures due to attacks by climate activists on artwork.

London's National Gallery to ban liquids after attacks on paintings

The National Gallery is banning most liquids to enhance security and protect its collection from recent protests.

The National Gallery is banning all liquids being brought in - and introducing much stricter security

The National Gallery prohibits liquids to ensure the safety of its artworks and visitors following a series of protests.
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#art-protection

National Gallery is banning visitors bringing liquids into the building

National Gallery bans liquids to protect artworks after multiple attacks.
Bag checks will be instituted, potentially leading to longer queues for visitors.

National Gallery bans liquid after artwork damaged

The National Gallery has banned liquids to protect artworks following a series of vandalism incidents by climate protestors.

National Gallery is banning visitors bringing liquids into the building

National Gallery bans liquids to protect artworks after multiple attacks.
Bag checks will be instituted, potentially leading to longer queues for visitors.

National Gallery bans liquid after artwork damaged

The National Gallery has banned liquids to protect artworks following a series of vandalism incidents by climate protestors.
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#art-history

The National Gallery, London: an artists' collection for two centuries

The National Gallery's collection began modestly and expanded over 200 years to feature 2,400 paintings, showcasing Western European art history from mid-13th century to 1900.

Medieval Siena gets its place in the spotlight

Siena's 14th-century art scene rivals Florence, challenging the notion of Florence as the start of Italy's cultural awakening.

A Donor's Message, Revealed in a Museum Renovation: He Hated This Design

John Sainsbury expressed his disdain for a structural pillar in a letter discovered posthumously, showcasing his lasting grievance with the gallery's design.

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.

The National Gallery: a place of learning in its (public) archive

The National Gallery's archive is a vital resource for all, not just curators, and has significant potential for research and educational use.

"La Psyche": London's National Gallery acquires its first painting by the Impressionist Eva Gonzales

The National Gallery in London acquired its first Eva Gonzalès painting, highlighting the forgotten female artists overshadowed by heroic men.

The National Gallery, London: an artists' collection for two centuries

The National Gallery's collection began modestly and expanded over 200 years to feature 2,400 paintings, showcasing Western European art history from mid-13th century to 1900.

Medieval Siena gets its place in the spotlight

Siena's 14th-century art scene rivals Florence, challenging the notion of Florence as the start of Italy's cultural awakening.

A Donor's Message, Revealed in a Museum Renovation: He Hated This Design

John Sainsbury expressed his disdain for a structural pillar in a letter discovered posthumously, showcasing his lasting grievance with the gallery's design.

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.

The National Gallery: a place of learning in its (public) archive

The National Gallery's archive is a vital resource for all, not just curators, and has significant potential for research and educational use.

"La Psyche": London's National Gallery acquires its first painting by the Impressionist Eva Gonzales

The National Gallery in London acquired its first Eva Gonzalès painting, highlighting the forgotten female artists overshadowed by heroic men.
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#protests

Three Just Stop Oil activists charged after soup thrown at Van Gogh paintings

Three protesters charged after throwing soup on Van Gogh paintings, part of ongoing climate activism by Just Stop Oil group.

Painting protests cause 'enormous stress for colleagues at every level', say UK's national museum directors

Museum directors in the UK are calling for an end to protests at museums, citing safety concerns for staff and visitors.

Three Just Stop Oil activists charged after soup thrown at Van Gogh paintings

Three protesters charged after throwing soup on Van Gogh paintings, part of ongoing climate activism by Just Stop Oil group.

Painting protests cause 'enormous stress for colleagues at every level', say UK's national museum directors

Museum directors in the UK are calling for an end to protests at museums, citing safety concerns for staff and visitors.
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#van-gogh

Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers review eye-aching, heartbreaking and unmissable

The National Gallery's Van Gogh exhibition features 61 works, immersing visitors in the artist's life and complex themes of nature and isolation.

Van Gogh's fruitful final two years are the focus of show at the National Gallery in London

The National Gallery celebrates its 200th anniversary with a major Van Gogh exhibition focusing on his time in Provence, highlighting lesser-known aspects of his work.

This Expansive Van Gogh Exhibition Is Bringing The Artist's Most Well-Known Pieces Together In One Place

The 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers' exhibition showcases iconic works and celebrates the National Gallery's 200th anniversary.

Three charged after soup thrown at Van Gogh paintings

Three people charged after soup was thrown at Van Gogh paintings in London, but artwork remains undamaged.

The Big Review: Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers at the National Gallery, London

The National Gallery's Van Gogh exhibition focuses on the inspirations behind his art, rather than on his personal struggles.

During Frieze Week, There Is No Shortage of Things to See

The National Gallery's exhibition on Van Gogh challenges the narrative of his madness, emphasizing his methodical approach to art during his time in Provence.

Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers review eye-aching, heartbreaking and unmissable

The National Gallery's Van Gogh exhibition features 61 works, immersing visitors in the artist's life and complex themes of nature and isolation.

Van Gogh's fruitful final two years are the focus of show at the National Gallery in London

The National Gallery celebrates its 200th anniversary with a major Van Gogh exhibition focusing on his time in Provence, highlighting lesser-known aspects of his work.

This Expansive Van Gogh Exhibition Is Bringing The Artist's Most Well-Known Pieces Together In One Place

The 'Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers' exhibition showcases iconic works and celebrates the National Gallery's 200th anniversary.

Three charged after soup thrown at Van Gogh paintings

Three people charged after soup was thrown at Van Gogh paintings in London, but artwork remains undamaged.

The Big Review: Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers at the National Gallery, London

The National Gallery's Van Gogh exhibition focuses on the inspirations behind his art, rather than on his personal struggles.

During Frieze Week, There Is No Shortage of Things to See

The National Gallery's exhibition on Van Gogh challenges the narrative of his madness, emphasizing his methodical approach to art during his time in Provence.
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Sainsbury Wing contractors find 1990 letter from donor anticipating their demolition of false columns

John Sainsbury criticized a design mistake in the Sainsbury Wing of the National Gallery, discovering a time capsule-like letter during renovations.

For a wealthy donor to the UK's National Gallery, vindication came decades later

A posthumous letter from a donor criticizes the design of the National Gallery's new wing, revealing long-standing discontent.

Builders renovating National Gallery find funder's letter commending demolition

A long-lost letter from John Sainsbury, criticizing false columns in the National Gallery, was found during a demolition, expressing his delight at their removal.

The National Gallery: a place of learning on the road

The National Gallery's 'Art Road Trip' connects art with communities through workshops targeting diverse audiences who might feel disconnected from the institution.

The Triumph of Art: Jeremy Deller prepares the National Gallery's concluding bicentenary celebrations

Jeremy Deller challenges art conventions, engages in collaborative artforms, and questions the boundaries of art.

A nation's gallery: how the London museum's collection is being shown around the UK this summer

The 12 loaned masterpieces curated by UK museums for National Gallery's 200th anniversary emphasize the gallery's national role and diverse exhibitions.

Something (free) for everyone at the National Gallery

Showcasing a few iconic artworks from well-known artists like Caravaggio can generate unexpected popularity and diverse audience participation, especially when offered for free.

From Wornum's diary to EM Forster's fire-watching: tales from the National Gallery's archive

Wornum's diary offers insights into the National Gallery's daily life, acquisitions, and notable visits.

More than 1,100 works by 400 artists: how the National Gallery collection will be redisplayed

The National Gallery is undergoing a comprehensive redisplay of its collection, involving decanting and rehanging artworks to rethink the presentation and upgrade gallery spaces.

In residence: how contemporary artists reimagine the National Gallery's paintings

National Gallery hosts artist residency programs since 1990, unique in Europe by offering a stipend for caring responsibilities.
#art

Hockney meets a Renaissance master in National Gallery two-hander

David Hockney's works based on Piero della Francesca's The Baptism of Christ are displayed alongside the original at London's National Gallery.

Insight! Sensitivity! Genius! Our critic picks the top five masterpieces in the National Gallery

The National Gallery in London was founded in 1824 starting from scratch, intentionally building the world's most systematic corpus of European paintings.

Hockney meets a Renaissance master in National Gallery two-hander

David Hockney's works based on Piero della Francesca's The Baptism of Christ are displayed alongside the original at London's National Gallery.

Insight! Sensitivity! Genius! Our critic picks the top five masterpieces in the National Gallery

The National Gallery in London was founded in 1824 starting from scratch, intentionally building the world's most systematic corpus of European paintings.
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#200th-anniversary

The National Gallery, London, celebrates its bicentenary with a full-colour Big Birthday Weekend

The National Gallery in London celebrates its 200th anniversary with special events including projection mapping and performances by renowned artists.

The National Gallery is being illuminated with a dazzling lightshow this weekend

The National Gallery is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a narrated lights display and other events throughout the year.

The National Gallery, London, celebrates its bicentenary with a full-colour Big Birthday Weekend

The National Gallery in London celebrates its 200th anniversary with special events including projection mapping and performances by renowned artists.

The National Gallery is being illuminated with a dazzling lightshow this weekend

The National Gallery is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a narrated lights display and other events throughout the year.
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The National Gallery has just bought an amazing Eva Gonzales painting, here's why that matters

The National Gallery acquires a work by female artist Eva Gonzales to celebrate her birthday, addressing historical gender inequality in art collections.
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The Week in Art Podcast | Art Basel in Miami Beach: big sales, little politics

Art Basel in Miami Beach is the final major art market event of the year.
The National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens is hosting a months-long program featuring work by women artists.

Ten London exhibitions to visit in February 2024

Kew Gardens is hosting the Orchid festival inspired by Madagascar's flora and fauna
The National Gallery is showcasing the first-ever exhibition dedicated to Francesco Pesellino

The Week in Art Podcast | Art Basel in Miami Beach: big sales, little politics

Art Basel in Miami Beach is the final major art market event of the year.
The National Museum of Contemporary Art in Athens is hosting a months-long program featuring work by women artists.

Ten London exhibitions to visit in February 2024

Kew Gardens is hosting the Orchid festival inspired by Madagascar's flora and fauna
The National Gallery is showcasing the first-ever exhibition dedicated to Francesco Pesellino
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It's your last chance to see these six amazing London art exhibitions

Sarah Lucas at Tate Britain is closing on Jan 14
Frans Hals at the National Gallery is closing on Jan 21
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