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Ghana's Asante King welcomes Return of Artefacts from the UK and South Africa
Ghana has recovered more than 130 royal artifacts looted during the colonial era, in one of the largest repatriations of cultural treasures to the West African nation.
Tate Gallery Workers to strike for a Week over Pay
PCS (Public and Commercial Services Union) members at the Tate Galleries have voted overwhelmingly for a week of strike action in a dispute over pay and terms and conditions.
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to open on September 22, 2026
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, announced it will open to the public on September 22, 2026.
Museums in the USA face Worst Financial Crisis Since Pandemic
The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today released its annual report on the current state of United States museums.
14.5m Renovation: New York City’s Jewish Museum Reopens Third and Fourth Floors
New York City’s Jewish Museum reopened its third and fourth floors on 24 October
following a year-long, $14.5 million renovation.
3 Bob Ross Paintings auctioned for more than $600.000
Three paintings by Bob Ross were auctioned Tuesday at Bonham's Los Angeles for more than $600,000 combined to help raise money for public broadcasting.
Six Ancient Gold Statues stolen in Heist at Syrian National Museum in Damascus
The Syrian National Museum in Damascus has reported the theft of six ancient gold statues in a daring overnight break-in earlier this week, according to officials and security sources.
Dana Awartani to represent Saudi Arabia at Venice Biennale Arte 2026
Dana Awartani will represent Saudi Arabia at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, taking place from May 9 to November 22, 2026.
Protests suspend opening of Nigeria's MOWAA Museum
The opening of the MOWAA in Nigeria, meant to display west African art, has been postponed after protesters disrupted a private visit Sunday, officials said.
Marlene Dumas becomes First Contemporary Female Artist in Louvre's Permanent Collection
At the invitation of the Louvre, Marlene Dumas created Liaisons, a work consisting of nine paintings conceived for the vast wall of the Porte des Lions atrium. The dimensions of the canvases match those of the marble bas-reliefs that once hung on this wall.
Dinosaur Bones forfeited to settle unexplained Wealth Order Case
UK's National Crimes Unit, NCA, has reached a settlement with a Chinese national to recover assets worth more than £20m, including three dinosaur fossils and London property, deemed to represent the proceeds of crime.
Christie’s to offer Dinosaur Skeleton in December Auction
Christie's launches its inaugural Groundbreakers: Icons of Our Time auction on 11 December 2025, celebrating cultural innovation from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Louvre criticised for spending Money on Art Instead of Security
Three weeks after the jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum has been criticised for neglecting security.
Studio Museum in Harlem opens to the Public on Saturday, November 15
The Studio Museum in Harlem, the nexus for art by artists of African descent nationally and internationally, will open its new home to the public on Saturday, November 15.
2026 Preis der Nationalgalerie Berlin goes to Maurizio Cattelan
The 2026 Preis der Nationalgalerie (Prize of the National Gallery) will be awarded to Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan.
Vasyl Cherepanyn appointed Curator of the 14th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art
The Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art announced the appointment of Vasyl Cherepanyn as the curator of the 14th Berlin Biennale, which will take place in the summer of 2027.
The Iconic Bowie 'Aladdin Sane' Album Cover achieves £380,000 at Bonhams
Known as the 'Mona Lisa of Pop' it is one of the most recognisable images of all time, David Bowie's cover image for his iconic album Aladdin Sane, shot by Duffy, which has become the most expensive album art ever sold achieving a new world record of £381,400 at Bonhams.
Art Basel launches Zero 10, a New Platform for Art of the Digital Era
Art Basel launches Zero 10, a new platform for art of the digital era debuting at Art Basel Miami Beach 2025.
Khaled El-Enany elected Director-General of UNESCO
The General Conference of UNESCO elected Mr. Khaled El-Enany (Egypt) as Director-General of the Organization, with 172 votes out of a total of 174 ballots. The new Director-General will succeed Audrey Azoulay, who has held this position since 2017, on 15 November.
V&A East Museum in London sets Opening Date
The V&A East Museum in London has set an opening date for 18 April 2026.