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INTERNATIONAL MUSEUMS
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 includes language about “social justice, global equality and planetary wellbeing.” Read more
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 at Bristol University. The Voynich manuscript is a handwritten and Read more
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 Burne-Jones. The legendary guitarist has loaned huge tapestries of the Read more
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 responses to interaction. Museum in a Box puts museum collections Read more
Banksy’s Art Self-Destructs at Sotheby’s (Video)
Banksy just shared a video of how he staged his art’s self-destruction in front of startled auction-goers at Sotheby’s, moments after it was sold for £1.04 million. The spray-painted canvas Read more
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 had housed various Kurt Cobain artefacts, including a couch he Read more
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 its own collection. Black Panther, the latest addition to the Read more
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 colourful abstract forms. These can also be seen in Wuidar’s Read more
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 family activities, there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. Walk Read more
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 Tokyo. Yayoi Kusama’s career has spanned more than seven decades. Read more
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 ancient treasures or exploring an exhibit of historic war artifacts, Read more
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 the late designer, who was born and grew up in Read more
Van Gogh Alive in Athens
Van Gogh Alive – The Experience will stretch the definition of the word ‘exhibition’ as it stimulates the senses and opens the mind. And there’s no need to worry about Read more
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, the building appears as 21 stacked LEGO bricks topped with Read more
Darwin’s long-lost beetle specimen found in museum dusty drawers
Millions of animals unknown to science languish in the world’s natural history collections. Just open a forgotten cupboard and you could find a new species. A COUPLE of years ago, Read more
‘David Bowie is’ travels to Brooklyn for final show
Organized with unprecedented access to David Bowie’s personal archive, this exhibition explores the creative process of an artist whose sustained reinventions, innovative collaborations, and bold characterizations revolutionized the way we Read more
Science Fiction: A Journey into the Unknown
Two years on from the Digital Revolution exhibition, the Onassis Cultural Centre joins forces once again with London’s Barbican Centre for a new show: Science Fiction: A Journey into the Read more
Unlocking the stories behind the art
Through the Smartify free app, users can unlock the stories behind art and create a digital personal art collection. Smartify has now partnered with some of the world’s most popular Read more
Onassis Cultural Centre [Gallery Profile]
Where: Athens (107-109, Syngrou Ave) In a few words: The Onassis Cultural Centre in Athens is a cultural space which hosts events and actions across the whole spectrum of the Read more
Storm King Art Center’s Open Air Museum
Located only one hour north of NYC, Storm King Art Center’s Open Air Museum is one of the world’s leading sculpture parks. It consists of 500 acres of rolling hills, Read more
OJ Simpson Pop-Up Museum To Open In Chinatown
According to CBS’ report, L.A.’s Chinatown is opening a museum all about OJ Simpson. The O.J. Simpson Museum will operate at the Coagula Curatorial Gallery in Chinatown from Aug. 18-22 Read more
Jewish Museum of Greece [Museum Profile]
Where: 39 Nikis St, Athens In a few words: Established in 1977, the Jewish Museum of Greece is committed to researching, studying and preserving the culture of Greek Jews, its Read more
Royal Academy of Arts’ Summer Exhibition 2017
The Summer Exhibition is an open art exhibition held annually by the Royal Academy in central London, during the summer months. The exhibition includes paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, architectural designs Read more
David Hockney retrospective at the Centre Pompidou
In collaboration with London’s Tate Britain and the Metropolitan Museum of New York, the Centre Pompidou is to present the most comprehensive retrospective ever devoted to the work of David Read more
Ettore Sottsass: Design Radical at The Met
When the Memphis design movement debuted its first collection, spectators lined up early on to gawk but, aside from a devoted few (Karl Lagerfeld and David Bowie among them), not necessarily Read more
The Museum of Failure opens in Sweden
Many museums celebrate our greatest achievements, but now one in Sweden is showcasing a selection of innovation failures. Helsingborg’s Museum of Failure presents an amusing look at brand innovations that aimed Read more
Contemporary Greek Art Institute [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (9a Valaoritou St) In a few words: The Contemporary Greek Art Institute is a non-profit organisation whose aim is to document the course of art in Greece from 1945 to the Read more
Theocharakis Foundation [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (9 Vasilissis Sofias Ave & Merlin St) In a few words: The Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music organises regular temporary exhibitions focusing on an interdisciplinary Read more
War Museum [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (Vasilissis Sofias St & 2 Rizari St) In a few words: The War Museum of Greece exhibits the history of war in the southern Balkan peninsula, its collection including weapons from Read more
Frissiras Museum [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (3 & 7 Monis Asteriou St) In a few words: Frissiras Museum’s collections, made up exclusively of works centered on two axes: the human form and its representation, include paintings, Read more
Atopos Gallery [Gallery Profile]
Where: Athens (72 Salaminos St) In a few words: Atopos Contemporary Visual Culture Gallery has instigated a residency programme, held in its headquarters in Athens, as well as a series of collaborative Read more
The Breeder Gallery [Gallery Profile]
Where: Athens (Iasonos 45) In a few words: Seeking to promote a select group of emerging Greek artists on the global arena, The Breeder gallery represents artists whose mixed media works Read more
International Museum Day 18 May 2017
International Museum Day is 2 days away! ICOM is delighted to announce that more than 1,000 museums all over the world, as far as Greenland, have already registered their activities in Read more
Numismatic Museum [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (12 Panepistimiou St) In a few words: The Numismatic Museum holds a prominent position among the museums of its kind worldwide. The museum’s collection includes more than 600,000 coins Read more
Rei Kawakubo / Comme des Garçons at The Met
The Costume Institute’s spring 2017 exhibition examines the work of fashion designer Rei Kawakubo, known for her avant-garde designs and ability to challenge conventional notions of beauty, good taste, and Read more
Athens City Museum [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (5 Ioannou Paparrigopoulou St, Klauthmōnos Square) In a few words: The Museum of the City of Athens showcases artifacts from Athens’ modern history — such as King Otto’s Read more
National Historical Museum [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (Old Parliament House, 11 Stadiou St) In a few words: The National Historical Museum, Athens is located in the original Old Parliament House of Greece and narrates Read more
Byzantine and Christian Museum [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (22 Vasilissis Sofias Ave) In a few words: Based in Athens, the Byzantine and Christian Museum’s collection focuses on religious artefacts of the Early Christian, Eastern Roman Empire and medieval periods of the Read more
Mentis Textile Centre [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (6 Polifimou St, Petralona) In a few words: The Mentis centre for the preservation of traditional textile techniques includes all the merchandise and equipment of the Mentis fibre Read more
Vorres Contemporary Art Museum [Museum Profile]
Where: Peania (Parodos Diadochou Konstantinou) In a few words: Vorres Contemporary Art Museum’s collection of 20th century Greek contemporary art is considered one of the largest in Greece. Beyond Read more
Vorres Folk Art Museum [Museum Profile]
Where: Peania (Parodos Diadochou Konstantinou) In a few words: The Vorres Folk Art Museum’s massive collection is considered today as an essential unit of Greece’s traditional folk art institutions. Read more
Benaki Museum Pireos 138 Annexe [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (138 Pireos St) In a few words: The Pireos 138 Annexe of the Benaki Museum is housed in a former industrial building and hosts contemporary visual arts, cultural and Read more
Museum of Islamic Art [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (12 Dipilou St) In a few words: Organised by the Benaki Museum, the Museum of Islamic Art’s collection includes examples of Islamic art from as far as India, Persia, Mesopotamia, Read more
National Museum of Contemporary Art (EMST) [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (Kallirois Ave and Amvrosiou Frantzi St) In a few words: The National Museum of Contemporary Art (also known as EMST) is the sole national institution in Athens focused Read more
National Archaeological Museum [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (44, 28is Oktovriou St) In a few words: The National Archaeological Museum in Athens houses some of the most important artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece from prehistory to Read more
Τhe Museum of Cycladic Art [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (Vasilissis Sofias Ave & 1 Irodotou St) In a few words: Τhe Museum of Cycladic Art is dedicated to the study and promotion of ancient cultures of the Read more
Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika Gallery [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (3 Kriezotou St) In a few words: Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas was a leading modernist painter, sculptor, engraver, writer and academic. During his youth he was exposed in Paris to the Read more
Benaki Museum [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (Koumpari St 1 & Vasilissis Sofias) In a few words: Benaki Museum’s main building houses works of art from prehistoric to modern times focusing on Greek culture Read more
Children’s Art Museum [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (9 Kodrou St, Plaka) In a few words: The Museum of Children’s Art is one of very few museums worldwide that exhibits exclusively drawings and three dimensional artworks Read more
The Acropolis Museum [Museum Profile]
Where: Athens (Dionysiou Areopagitou foot-walk) In a few words: The Acropolis Museum is an archaeological museum focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens, including all Read more
MuseumsNews visits Documenta 14
MuseumsNews visited Documenta 14’s main venue, EMST Athens. Gathering both praises and negative reviews from the local press, Documenta 14 is the fourteenth edition of the art exhibition Documenta and is taking place in Read more
From Selfie to Self-Expression at Saatchi
London’s Saatchi Gallery has been quietly holding a competition dedicated to our era’s preferred form of self-expression, the selfie. A panel of judges that included Juergen Teller, Tracey Emin, June Calypso, Read more
Hermitage deputy director placed under house arrest
Mikhail Novikov, the deputy director of Saint Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum, has been put under house arrest after a Moscow court charged him with suspected fraud in connection with construction Read more
Watch 360° video from inside Roland’s Synth Museum
Warning: This will make you want more synths. The Roland Museum in Japan just uploaded a 360° virtual tour of their synth dept. Its collection includes some of the most important Read more
Imagine Moscow at the Design Museum
Marking the centenary of the Russian Revolution, the Design Museum’s Imagine Moscow exhibition explores Moscow as it was imagined by a bold new generation of architects and designers in the 1920s and Read more
Float in a digital waterfall at TeamLab’s innovative exhibition
Go on an adventure of light and color at the Japanese digital art collective’s London show. The first of the exhibit’s three rooms contains six works, though teamLab Read more
Soaring Thirties: Women Aviators at National Portrait Gallery
Had I been a man I might have explored the Poles or climbed Mount Everest, but as it was my spirit found outlet in the air. – Amy Johnson The Read more
Yves Klein at Tate Liverpool
Yves Klein’s (1928-1962) career was marked by extraordinary creativity. His bold attitude to art and life influenced later generations of artists and foresaw important artistic movements including pop, conceptual, installation and Read more
Mechanical swan that entranced Mark Twain lands at Science Museum
An 18th-century automaton that entranced Mark Twain and generations of other viewers will be a star attraction at the Science Museum’s Robots exhibition. When the swan was first displayed in Read more
Revolution: Russian Art opens at Royal Academy
One hundred years on from the Russian Revolution, this powerful exhibition explores one of the most momentous periods in modern world history through the lens of its groundbreaking art. Renowned Read more
Museum aims to inspire the next generation of scientists
The newly renovated child-friendly Experimentarium aims to inspire the next generation of scientists and inventors via its new hands-on learning space. The project first opened in 1991 but has been reopened recently Read more
Experimentarium science centre’s new helical staircase
In Denmark, an inspiring reiteration of the Experimentarium science centre has just opened and its show piece is a massive staircase. It is one of the finest modern examples of a helical Read more
Condo collaborative exhibition opens in London
Condo opened across London last weekend – a collaborative exhibition spanning fifteen different London galleries that have teamed up with spaces from outside the UK including ones from New York, Read more
Adventures in Moominland at the Southbank Centre
Climb into and get lost inside the eccentric world of Moominland this winter as the Southbank Centre explores the internationally renowned Moomin stories through the life of its author, Tove Jansson. Read more
Lucy Raven’s Edge of Tomorrow at Serpentine
“Raven exposes film’s nuts and bolts, but imbues them with new magic … At first it’s chaos; almost too much to bear. But slowly, it becomes mesmerising, even meditative” Evening Read more
Retrospective ROBOTS exhibition at Science Museum
Only now is technological reality catching up with the robots that have so long haunted science fiction. Leonardo da Vinci, whose art is arguably one huge experiment in science fiction, Read more
Martin Boyce’s Turner-prize winning installation
Experience the union of architecture and nature in Boyce’s Turner-prize winning installation on show at Tate Britain. Glasgow-based artist Martin Boyce is interested in the physical and psychological experience of Read more
Cristina Lucas’ Trading Transcendence at Mudam
Taking up the entire lower level of the Mudam museum in Luxembourg, Cristina Lucas’ Trading Transcendence exhibition is organised around the ideas of capitalism and globalisation at the beginning of the 21st century, Read more
Lee Mingwei’s The Moving Garden at the National Gallery of Victoria
Taiwanese-American artist Lee Mingwei is internationally recognised as one of the leading creators of art which invites audience participation. The National Gallery of Victoria, Australia, presents his acclaimed piece The Moving Read more