New definition of term “museums” sparks debate
The International Council of Museums (ICOM) will vote on a new definition of museums in September 2019. The proposed change […]
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Voynich manuscript code unlocked by academic
A medieval manuscript which countless scholars including Alan Turing had been unable to decode has been deciphered by an academic […]
Wes Anderson curates Vienna’s Art History Museum
In 2012, the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna initiated a new series of exhibitions for which remarkable creative individuals are invited to […]
Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page loans tapestries to Tate Britain
The founder of Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page, says he was “influenced” by the work of influential 19th Century artist, Edward […]
Tactile object-based learning with Museum in a Box
The Museum in a Box helps museums increase access to their collections through tactile object-based learning, simple tech, and audio […]
Fire in Aberdeen Museum destroys Kurt Cobain artefacts
This past Saturday, June 9, a fire broke out at the Aberdeen Museum of History in Washington state. The museum […]
Black Panther film sparks debate about African art restitution
The British Museum says it welcomes discussion raised by the film as it explores how to handle African objects in […]
Léon Wuidar’s Typographic Forms at White Cube
During the 1980s and 1990s, Léon Wuidar’s interest in typographic forms and the rhythm of language fed into works featuring […]
Sanitation Worker Built Collection of 40,000 Objects Found in Trash
When he was around nine or ten years old, Nelson Molina watched his mother fix the family’s toaster. She heated […]
British Motor Museum overview
Explore the world’s largest collection of Historic British cars. With over 300 classic cars on display, free tours and interactive […]
Yayoi Kusama Museum opens in Tokyo
A museum celebrating the work of the Japanese artist known as the ‘queen of polka dots’ has opened in […]
Developing VR experiences for cultural institutions
The Vive Studios program will fund and develop VR experiences for cultural institutions. Whether examining a priceless collection of […]
Yves Saint Laurent Museum opens in Marrakesh
Fashion lovers are flocking to the new Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakesh, the sunny Moroccan city beloved by […]
Mike Kelley: Fortress of Solitude
Mike Kelley: Fortress of Solitude will bring together a range of key works from across the Kelley’s career in order […]
Iznik: A Fascination with Ceramics
The exhibition focuses on the ceramics of the Ottoman period and specifically of the 16th century production from the city […]
Architecture 1:1
The academic experiment ARCHTECTURE 1:1 was carried out within six periods, from 1992 to 2000, during which the students were […]
Van Gogh Alive
Van Gogh’s masterpieces come to life as visitors experience the sensation of walking right into his paintings – a feeling that is simultaneously enchanting, entertaining and educational.
Van Gogh Alive in Athens
Van Gogh Alive – The Experience will stretch the definition of the word ‘exhibition’ as it stimulates the senses and […]
Architecture 1:1
The academic experiment ARCHTECTURE 1:1 was carried out within six periods, from 1992 to 2000, during which the students were […]
LEGO House opens its doors to the public
Located in the company’s hometown of Billund, Denmark, the highly anticipated LEGO House recently opened its doors to the public. Designed by BIG, […]