Building international partnerships at the Edinburgh Festival
Among the thousands of art lovers that flocked to the Edinburgh Festival last month was a British Council delegation of global cre…
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Horniman returns artefacts to Aboriginal community
A collection of artefacts of significant cultural importance to the Aboriginal Warumungu Community in Australia's Northern Ter…
‘Museum bathing’ can improve mood, study finds
Spending time in a museum or art gallery can help people feel more relaxed, according to a Japanese study. In June, researche…
Olympic venue among dozens of French museums in cyber attack
Around 40 French museums were affected by a ransomware attack over the weekend, according to news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP…
UK-China: Opportunities, challenges and IP protection
As arts companies look internationally for new partnerships and audiences, Alex Lalak explores potential concerns about copyright…
Two more years funding for UK-German cultural exchange
The four arts councils of the UK, alongside the British Council, Fonds Soziokultur and Goethe-Institut London, have announced they…
Museum removes paintings amid Nazi looting probe
A museum in Switzerland will take down five paintings suspected of being looted by Nazis after new international guidelines were l…
Ireland unveils €6m funding for artists’ studios
The Irish government has announced a pilot scheme to increase the number of workspaces for artists and musicians, with a €6m…
British Museum seeks ‘realistic’ Parthenon solution
The British Museum has said it is seeking “realistic solutions” for the future of the Parthenon Sculptures, recognisin…
Diversity in orchestra repertoires decreases
Worldwide study on gender and race diversity of composers played by orchestras shows little progress in the last two years.
Five strategies to elevate your philanthropy practice
Continuing our series looking at the role of philanthropy in the arts, Tessitura’s Kate Watson and Rebecca Herberson explore…
Positive impact of Ireland’s basic income pilot continues
A year into the pilot, artists receiving a weekly stipend are spending more time on their practice per week, less time workin…
You don’t get to work in the arts and support the monarchy
With a Royal garden party for the creative industries coming hot on the heels of cultural leaders’ participation in a trade…
Frazer defends Saudi trade mission amid ‘art washing’ concerns
Culture Secretary says the UK can 'support positive social change' in Saudi Arabia through engagement and relationship bui…
UK’s soft power strategy ‘must involve creative sector’
Report warns UK risks 'self-inflicted economic and diplomatic damage' unless government boosts its support for creative in…
Artists voice support for Palais de Tokyo amid ‘wokeism’ row
Nearly 200 artists, curators, and critics have voiced their support of Palais de Tokyo after a longtime patron resigned from the P…
NPOs accused of ‘art washing’ over Saudi trade mission
Leaders from the National Theatre, Southbank Centre and newly-named Royal Opera and Ballet among those taking part in UK governmen…
Gallery installs toilet and church to remain a women-only space
A women-only exhibition at a Tasmanian museum that received a court order forcing it to admit men has announced it will install a…
American orchestra drops UK dates due to costs
Cleveland Orchestra has reportedly withdrawn from performances in the UK over cost concerns, according to a report in Slipped Disc…
Artistic freedom under threat from authoritarian and illiberal regimes
As global politics become increasingly polarised, the right to freedom of expression is under threat in many countries, including…
Concerns raised over Ireland’s lack of Arts Council Chair
Arts leaders and politicians in Ireland have criticised Arts and Media Minister Catherine Martin for taking over four months to ap…
Australia trade deal introduces royalties for UK artists
UK artists will earn new royalties when their work is resold in Australia as part of a free trade agreement between the UK and Aus…
UK creative industries ‘an export success story’
Report highlights overall export growth but finds 'striking dichotomy' in the performance of trade in services versus trad…
Trip Advisor analysis ranks London first for culture
A tour operator company has ranked London the best city in the world for museums and galleries. Audley Travel’s analysis rev…
