Nigeria Works to Reclaim Benin Bronzes, With a Change of Custodian
Nigeria’s long-running effort to repatriate the Benin Bronzes—some of the most prized artifacts in African history—has taken a turn.
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Orlando Museum of Art and Family of Ex-Director Agree to Drop Lawsuits
Litigation had been pending even after ex-director Aaron De Groft’s death due to Florida law.
Stonehenge: A Guide to England’s Most Famous Ancient Monument
The ancient monument remains shrouded in mystery, although decades of archaeological research has gleaned some important findings.
In an Uncertain Market, Shanghai’s Bank Gallery Looks to New York for Stability
The gallery will also move its brick-and-mortar space in Shanghai.
Hong Kong’s Canceled Digital Art Fair Failed to Secure Funding, Authorities Say
Authorities said organizers failed to provide “adequate” information for an “assessment of its artistic merits.”
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Names Halona Norton-Westbrook Next Director
She is currently the director and CEO of the Honolulu Museum of Art.
Manhattan Nonprofit Sues City to Halt Destruction of ‘Social Sculpture’ Garden
The nonprofit argues that the space qualifies for legal protection art under the Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) of 1990.
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Ancient Artifacts Worth $2.2 M. Recovered by Manhattan DA’s Office Will Be Returned to Greece and Italy
Eleven artifacts will go to Greece and 107 items will go to Italy.
Petra: A Guide to Jordan’s ‘Rose City’ in the Desert
Blending Arab and Hellenistic influences, the “Rose City” was built into vibrant red bluffs in southwestern Jordan.
Studio Museum in Harlem Names Second Cohort of Its Museum Professional Development Program
The initiative has been expanded to included participants at museums across the US.