Museums & Heritage

Storm over closure of South Africa’s much-loved Irma Stern Museum

The Irma Stern Museum closure has raised concerns among the South African population. The museum has been a cultural icon in Cape Town. Foreigners’...

In loco parentis: new study tells the story of Florence’s ‘thrown-away’ children

The new study explores the history of abandoned children in Florence. The research focuses on social care and institutional responsibility. The findings reveal hidden...

From Coal Mine to Culture Hub: Industrial Heritage Project Revives Forgotten Landmark

An old coal mine, which is presently located on the outskirts of the town, has remained abandoned for decades. The area has produced income...

Storm over Closure of South Africa’s Much-Loved Irma Stern Museum

The recent events surrounding the possible closure of the iconic Irma Stern Museum in South Africa have stirred a...

AI helps to reconstruct Climabue basilica masterpieces shattered

Artworks and artefacts can be lost to time, accident, and war. It is one of the most difficult challenges...

Workers at the Metropolitan Museum vote to form union

The Workers of the Metropolitan Museum of Art have voted to unionize, which is a big step for one...

Meet the Global Taskforce Working to Recover Stolen Cultural Heritage

A concerted international effort has been strengthened in an endeavor to respond to the escalating problem of stolen cultural...

The Metropolitan of Art Acquires the Rejected Howard Hodgkin Collection

The acquisition of Howard Hodgkin’s collection of art by The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a very significant event...

Echoes of Civilization Through Time

Human society is much more than what is preserved in history. This is what is found in monuments, artifacts,...