Young V&A named UK Museum of the Year 2024
Just one year after its reopening in July 2023, the former London Childhood Museum, renamed Young V&A, has won the…
Abraham Poincheval’s Olympic performance
Well known for his extreme artistic performances, Abraham Poincheval will repeat a claustrophobic experience, this time in a giant bottle…
Protests against patron Len Blavatnik outside Tate Modern
On July 21, a group of Israeli activists from the WeDemocracy movement demonstrated in front of the Tate Modern. “Blavatnik,…
In Gaza, the monastery of Saint Hilarion urgently registered on the UNESCO list
“A breath of fresh air”this is how French archaeologist René Elter received the news on Friday, July 26. The monastery…
India a questionable host for the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee
“India calls on the world to come together to promote each other’s heritage and enhance the well-being of humanity” :…
Elisabeth Renault to direct the Mathurin-Méheut museum
Without a director since January 2023, the Mathurin-Méheut Museum in Lamballe will now be directed by Elisabeth Renault. The new…
Jean-Charles Hameau is the new director of the Adrien Dubouché Museum
The Ministry of Culture appointed a new director of the Adrien Dubouché National Museum on July 11. Jean-Charles Hameau has…
Three objects stolen in broad daylight from the Château de Vaux
The Château de Vaux located in Fouchères (Aube) is in shock after the theft of several objects while the château…
French institutions in Rome, poor pupils of inventory
In a report published in June 2024, the Ministry of Culture takes stock of deposits from French museums in French…
Hartwig Fischer to lead new museum in Saudi Arabia
Hartwig Fischer will head the new Royal Arts Complex museum in 2026. The 500,000 m2 cultural complex that will house…
Museums open and closed during the Olympics
Many Parisian museums located near Olympic Games events or ceremonies must adapt their access accordingly. Here is a summary of…
Historical Heritage Commission opposes modern stained glass windows
In this new quarrel between the ancients and the moderns, the National Commission for Heritage and Architecture (CNPA) took a…