The artist says a symposium this weekend at the Smithsonian American Art Museum was suddenly made private, and guests were requested not to record it or post about it on social media

The nine new works will be made by ten artists—including Nick Cave, Marie Watt and Idris Khan

Over 170 sets of human remains were held by the museum, with some on display until 2018

The 96-year-old Armand Vaillancourt continues fighting to rescue his public art project from the wrecking ball

The centres opens on 13 September at the V&A East Storehouse, and mines a vast archive to explore the musician’s artistic processes, networks and influences

The project is the first time the film, which focuses on the stories of more than 2,000 Amsterdam locations during the Second World War and now, is being shown as the full work of art McQueen originally intended

Rugoff curated 23 major shows during his tenure, as well as serving as artistic director of the Venice Biennale

Together the institutions will launch a project focused on the production and exhibition of new works by international artists

Wynn, who died in April, owned trophy works by Lucian Freud, Richard Diebenkorn, Joan Mitchell and others

The promised gift from museum trustee John Pritzker includes pieces by Man Ray, Marcel and Suzanne Duchamp, Jean Arp and others

The space, due to open in 2027, will be dedicated to the ideas and enduring influence of Jadidism

An unprecedented £375m has already been raised for the extension, which will have space for hundreds of paintings—while Tate is collaborating with the gallery on a revised acquisition strategy

The Arkansas institution also announced that it has received two gifts totalling more than 200 works by over 100 artists

Nearly 200 Renaissance works, on long-term loan from the Schroder Collection, will be displayed in a dedicated gallery

Nicholas Cullinan says that French and UK experts will guide every stage of the loan

The draft “Code of Ethics” was published by the Museums Association earlier this week

As well as for his iconic designs, Armani will be remembered for his broad cultural legacy

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian’s secretary, wrote in a staff letter and another addressed to the White House that the institution will continue its internal review

His death was announced on Sunday by the French culture minister, Rachida Dati

As the White House reviews the Smithsonian's programming, Lonnie G. Bunch was called in to meet with the president and one of the aides leading the review

After filing its lawsuit, the Woodmere received a letter from the Institute of Museum and Library Services informing it that the full $750,000 grant had been reinstated

The heads of the Victoria and Albert Museum and the National Trust UK say the changes could seriously impact lucrative membership schemes

The London gallery and Frameless Creative, a leading maker of immersive experiences, have combined to create an unforgettable touring experience, with its first location at Salford Quays

The museum has raised concerns about the safety of its collection, visitors and staff

The restitution is the first to take place under a 2023 French law on the return of human remains

Freedom in the Arts claims the guidance is “misleading”, but others say it plays an important role in protecting transgender people against discrimination

After the museum’s fur-st show, founder Aqeela Nahani hopes to open a purr-manent space in 2026

“Raphael: Sublime Poetry” is being curated by Carmen Bambach, who organised the Met’s hugely popular Michelangelo exhibition in 2017-18

Amy Sherald, the historian Ibram X. Kendi and others personally attacked in the Trump administration’s list of reasons for why the president “is right about the Smithsonian” hit back

A selection of the objects, some dating back 2,000 years, is now on view at the Alexandria National Museum