Florida lawmakers dropped Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’s highly contested proposal to transfer control of the institution to the New College of Florida.
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Climate Activists Splash Paint on a Picasso in Montreal
“There are more than 200 wildfires in Canada at the moment,” said a protester as he threw washable pink paint on the glass-protected portrait.
Scientists Recreate Ancient Egypt’s Prized Blue Pigment
The researchers shared their surprising findings in a new study that highlights the importance of using science to examine art and antiquity.
Rain Couldn’t Dampen the Spirit of Brooklyn Pride
The annual celebration convened queer community members, allies, and artists in Park Slope.
Museum of the American Latino Could Vanish Under Trump
The president’s budget proposal seeks to defund the burgeoning institution along with the Anacostia Community Museum.
Louvre Museum Shutters as “Exhausted” Staff Go on Strike
The unplanned work stoppage closed the museum for hours on Monday, leaving visitors waiting in long lines.
Museum Visitors Sit on and Crush “Van Gogh Chair”
The responsible individuals are shown fleeing the scene in what the Palazzo Maffei’s director called “any museum’s nightmare.”
Joel Shapiro, Sculptor of Emotive Figures, Dies at 83
The artist transcended the boundaries of Minimalism with his monumental quasi-abstract works resembling stick figures in motion.
Cosmetics Billionaire and Arts Patron Leonard Lauder Dies at 92
Lauder, who gifted his collection of Cubist works to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, faced criticism for his family’s political affiliations and support of Israel.
Photos Capture Millions Marching in Epic “No Kings” Protests
Artists and photographers immortalized the moment, countering the normalization of state violence with a clear picture of dissent.
National Portrait Gallery Director Quits After Trump “Firing”
“This was not an easy decision, but I believe it is the right one,” Kim Sajet said.
Nan Goldin Sells Prints to Support At-Risk Trans People
All proceeds from the two-week sale will go to Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, and the Trans Income Project.