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criticize. director Tate Museum network,Maria Balshaw, Hit the critics TateProgramming about its footprint decline. exist guardianShe wrote that comparing Tate’s visitor numbers to its annual attendance rather than being “fairer” than the most visited year in 2019. She acknowledged that “the demographic changes in Europe had had an impact”, but she also wrote Pablo Picasso, JMW Turner, Tracey Emin, Others “give us a platform stronger than ever to achieve future growth.” These comments are unlikely to calm down disgruntled complaints like Catherine Bliss, who wrote guardian Kent lynette yiadom-boakye Portrait performance Tate UK and El Anatsui In the fragments in the Turbine Hall, as far as contemporary art is concerned, there is little to make the pulse racing race. ”
Are private art museums in China in crisis? That’s a problem South China Morning Asked, writing: “The wave of closure and reduction is sweeping ChinaPrivate art museums, a wake-up call on the sustainability of the industry and raise questions about the prospects of one of the world’s largest art markets. “Shenzhen Jupiter Museum of Art Closed in June and a few days later, Qingdao Tags Art Gallery follow. Other museums, e.g. Ennova Gallery In Langfen, founded by a company listed in Hong Kong ENN Energy Holtings“has been dormant for several months.” The UCCA Center for Contemporary Art is one of the most famous institutions in China and seems to be facing financial difficulties as well. What should be blamed for this crisis? Apparently, this is the result of company supporters tightening belts, consumers “reducing discretionary spending” and rising costs. Additionally, the government “reluctant to provide support for art, which is not in line with the scope of art. Communist Party pipeline. ”
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Deleted the mentioned display Donald Trump’s From National Museum of History, this Smithsonian Institution Say it will create an “updated version”. The Smithsonian said the removal was not in accordance with the requirement of “any government or other government official.” [ARTnews]
Before the vandals broke into and destroyed their gallery, the two artists were “heartbroken” before they opened it. Laura Robertson and Theodore Godfrey-Cass Set to start Market Gallery In a former Wilco store Southern Dongbut found their hard work was ruined overnight on Tuesday. [Shields Gazette]
Sotheby’s Revealing the title of the blockbuster sales of British socialites and art patrons. Pauline Karpidas The collection will be auctioned in London on September 17, 18 and 19. [ARTnews]
Artists in London Lucy Sparrow A fish and chip shop has been opened where everything is made from felt. Interactive creations include hand-sewn fish and chips in sewing boxes, vinegar and mayonnaise bottles, salt bathtub, tomato sauce and menus. There are 65,000 individually handmade works, including 15 different chip shapes in different colors. [BBC]
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Sanctions have hope for Syria’s legacy. In May, Donald Trump Rima Khawam,Chief Curator Damascus National Museum. Years of war and sanctions have left Syria’s museums disrepair, eager for resources and international support. Sanctions that have been put into pressure since 2011 Bashar al-Assad The regime also hurts cultural institutions. But Kawam now sees the opportunity to truly cooperate to restore the damaged legacy of Syria, i.e. Art newspaper Report. The Damascus Museum suffered from cracked walls, ventilation damage and overcrowded storage rooms, and rescued housing items from six other museums. Bénédicted de Montlaur of World Monument Fund (WMF) said conflict and sanctions severely restricted funding and support. Syrian professionals usually protect only the heritage under dangerous conditions. As sanctions may ease, the WMF is preparing to re-enter Syria to support recovery efforts. At the same time, local initiatives are like The legacy of the Syrians Already at work. Salam al Kuntar, One founding member said it has been difficult to obtain funds for a long time, especially from Europe. Ayman Al Nabo of idlib Antiquities Center Recall years of receiving support. Now, both see new interests and partnerships. “It feels like a breakthrough,” Nabo said.
