“Smithsonian officials said 28,500 free, timed passes for Sept. 24 and 25 were distributed on the website and via a special phone service. By noon Saturday, passes over the following two weekends were sold out, too.”
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Top Execs Quit Bronx Museum Over International Plans
“They are especially worried about the museum’s involvement with two Cuban projects: a plan to create a replica of the José Martí sculpture near Central Park and an exchange of artworks with Havana.”
What Do Plain Old Museumgoers Think Of The Art They See? The Times Asked Them, And Here’s What They Said
“We tried to find out what goes on in the mind of the modern museumgoer, unscientifically, by staking out the Met Breuer and interviewing nearly 50 art gazers over the course of two months … they included students who said museums were like ‘eating your vegetables’ and romantics who cherish their lunch breaks, when they can hop in a cab to go steal a few quiet minutes in front of a beloved painting.”
The Best New Public Library Of 2016?
That’s what the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions decided, and Slate design writer Kristin Hohenadel agrees. It’s in a seemingly unlikely spot: the working port area of Denmark’s second city.
Artist Vs. Artist: Four Of The Biggest Rivalries In Art History – Depicted In Comix!
Degas vs. Manet. Matisse vs. Picasso. Freud vs. Bacon. Pollock vs. De Kooning.
Ruling On Doig Painting Authenticity Is Still A Cautionary Tale For Artists
“To protect themselves in future, artists and dealers may have to look to a technological solution, especially if the art is a physical artifact. One possibility is genomic watermarking embedded in the painting, sculpture, print or installation.”
Earthquake Wrecks Scores Of Pagodas In Myanmar’s Ancient Capital
“At least four people were killed and at least 171 pagodas were damaged in Bagan after a 6.8 magnitude quake struck the area on Wednesday. … The city is one of Myanmar’s top tourist attractions, drawing visitors from all over the world who can view a panorama of temples stretching to the horizon flanked by the Irrawaddy River.”
Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego Cuts 28 Jobs Ahead Of Expansion
“The [MCASD] is eliminating eight full-time positions and 20 part-time positions in January. … The layoffs come in anticipation of the museum’s big expansion, which will quadruple the exhibition space of the La Jolla location to about 40,000 square feet.”
So, Just How Poorly Paid Are Junior Curators At The Tate?
“In mid-August, [the museum] posted three job listings for assistant curator positions at Tate Britain and Tate Modern with starting annual salaries of £24,360 (~$32,200). The average monthly rent in London, £1,561 (~$2,065), will gobble up all but £5,628 (~$7,450) – or 23% – of that.”
Antiquities Chief: Most Of Antiquities Coming Out Of Syria Are Fakes
“There have been growing questions over the extent of illicit digging and antiquities trafficking in Syria by militant groups including Isis. While 7,000 objects have been seized by authorities in Syria since 2013, the proportion of fakes has risen from 30% to closer to 70%, both inside the country and in neighbouring Lebanon.”