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Museums have long used pesticides to protect collections, but this practice complicates repatriation of cultural artifacts. Tribal communities face challenges with potentially contaminated items, prompting calls for safer, less invasive assessment methods.

Ireland has made its basic income program for artists a permanent policy, contrasting with U.S. initiatives that rely on nonprofits. Join a virtual chat with artist Damien Davis on March 2.

Christophe Leribault has been named the new director of the Louvre Museum, following Laurence des Cars' resignation. Tasked with leading the 'Nouvelle Renaissance' project, Leribault will focus on modernizing and securing the institution.

Laurence Des Cars has stepped down as director of the Louvre amidst recent challenges including a jewel theft and questions of mismanagement. Her departure signals a new chapter for the historic museum.

Author Matthew Davis investigates the biography of Mount Rushmore, inviting reflection on American nationalism and monumentalism. Irvin Weathersby Jr. and Sarah Bond contribute their insights on art history and museum practices.

Matthew Davis's 'A Biography of a Mountain' delves into Mount Rushmore's layered history, exploring its origins and the narratives it conceals. Through stories and interviews, Davis offers a nuanced perspective on the monument and its significance.

New Yorkers face another blizzard as art institutions close. Meanwhile, the debate over Mount Rushmore's controversial history resurfaces, with discussions on adding Trump's likeness to the monument.

The Foundation for Contemporary Arts has named twenty-four artists as recipients of its 2026 Grants to Artists, each receiving $45,000 to support their innovative work. The selection process, overseen by a panel of peers, identifies artists demonstrating exceptional creativity.

The activist group Everyone Hates Elon has displayed a photo of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor taken after his February 19 arrest in the Louvre. This protest action uses the museum's prominence to convey a political message.

Winter Storm Hernando leads to closures of major NYC museums, including the Met and MoMA. Other institutions in the region also shut down, while Smithsonian museums in DC remain open.