After a protracted six-year hiatus, the heart of New York’s cultural scene is beating once again with the renaissance of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s European painting galleries. This much-anticipated reopening not only marks the culmination of a $150 million skylight renovation but also heralds a fresh, expansive view of European art history, spanning from
The UK Government has been granted planning permission to develop a new cutting-edge headquarters for the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) at the University of Reading. Construction of ECMWF’s modern, accessible, and highly sustainable headquarters is scheduled to start towards the end of this year and completion is expected in Autumn 2026, after
After celebrated solo exhibitions of Vermeer and Rembrandt, the Rijksmuseum is set to unveil a new exhibition dedicated to the joyous painting of Frans Hals. ADVERTISEMENT In the early 17th century, laughter was almost never captured on a painter’s canvas. Frans Hals changed that. A new exhibition of the Dutch master’s paintings that opens this
Advertisement: Advertisement: Advertisement: Advertisement: Advertisement: Advertisement: The first-ever SCI_ART Symposium in 2023 attracted a record-breaking 600 attendees to its multidisciplinary programming, spanning interactive elements, exploratory conversations, and the convergence of art and science. The first symposium was organized by the Embassy of Slovenia,
Dedicated to the renowned Romanian sculptor, Brancusi Day is celebrated annually on February 19, marking Constantin Brâncuși’s birth anniversary. A key figure in 20th-century art, Brâncuși significantly influenced modern sculpture, transforming traditional concepts. Various events honoring Brâncuși are held across Romania and Europe, showcasing his legacy through exhibitions, workshops, and lectures. These events highlight Brâncuși’s
It’s not just art that has the potential to be political – decisions around what to hang on the walls of museums and galleries prove similarly fertile ground for discussion and debate. For proof, look no further than this year’s European exhibition calendar: Bergen’s Kode Museum has opted to put Indigenous art centre stage; Kunstmuseum
The Gemäldegalerie (Old Master Paintings) is showing twelve paintings from the Odessa Museum of Western and Eastern Art. The presentation previews a major special exhibition opening in January 2025 that will bring around 60 paintings from Odessa into dialogue with works from the Berlin collections. The collaborative project is being funded by the Federal Government
Whether planning a city break or just lucky enough to be around, there is a smorgasbord of must-see art exhibitions to catch across the UK and Europe during 2024 Frank Auerbach (b.1931), Head of Julia II, 1960, charcoal and chalk on paper. Private collection © the artist, courtesy of Frankie Rossi Art Projects, London The
Two major European art events, Spain’s Goya Awards gala and Italy’s Sanremo Music Festival, were marked by criticism of Israel for its attacks on Gaza by Spanish and Italian artists. ‘Stop arms trade, immediate cease-fire in Gaza!’ At the Goya Cinema Awards gala held in Valladolid, Spain on Feb. 10, Alba Flores, known for her
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki unveiled a remarkable collection of 15 original masterpieces from 11 of Europe’s most influential modern artists, including Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, and Henri Matisse. This significant exhibition, entitled ‘Paths through Modernity’, became a reality thanks to a generous donation from the late American collectors Julian and Josie Robertson, who