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- The White House condemned various works of art, performances and objects from the Smithsonian institution.
- The Rockbund Art Museum in Shanghai faces major challenges after it started free admission earlier this year.
- Chanel collaborates with Pinacoteca de São Paulo to provide new accommodation for female artists.
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Trump’s bad roster. On Thursday night, White House It seems to condemn a series of works of art, performances and objects Smithsonian Institution,continue President Donald TrumpProtests to the museum network, such as Artnews Report. Articles on the list, published on the White House website, called “President Trump is right to the Smithsonians,” which includes some shows that the president has already condemned, including a story about sculptures as symbols of power Smithsonian American Art Museum. He attacked again, too National Museum of African American History and culture Regarding the display of “white dominant culture,” he had picked out something by executing orders earlier this year. But the list also names several speeches Trump never mentioned, one of which was never even installed at the Smithsonian Museum. On the list is a painting of a black trans woman statue of Liberty go through Amy Sherald That’s in National Portrait Gallery Her travel survey version. Sherald Whitney Museum Version of the exhibition.
Free price. 2025, Shanghai Rockbond Museum of Art (RAM) Become one of the few private museums China To provide free admission, it celebrates its 15th anniversary with bold initiatives designed to promote accessibility. Executive Director and Chief Curator said X Zhu-nowellthe decision reflects the core value of the museum, despite its unexpected challenges, Art newspaper write a letter. The initiative was launched in May Ash Moniz, , , , , Cici Wuand Irena Haiduk. Initially, you need to enter the reservation regularly WeChatBut by June 11, RAM removed the system in response to citywide guidance, encouraging fewer barriers to access. Without pre-booking, crowds surged, and the museum quickly reached its daily capacity of 500 people (sometimes a few hours before closing) which caused frustration and long queues for visitors. Tensions peaked when a rejected visitor posted online about a cold response from receiving an official RAM account: “Please don’t come back.” Ram later apologized, and Zhu-nowell later issued a personal statement. To address the surge, RAM introduced a hybrid system that combines second-day bookings and same-day walking. when Sepia Visited in July and the entrance was smooth. Reflecting on this experience, Zhu-Nowell acknowledged that the pain of adapting to an unexpected small museum is growing.
Digestion
frize Details of cooperation, funds and prizes have been revealed this year Fritz, London and Master Fritzscheduled to be held in London from October 15 to 19 Regent Park. Frieze said the projects highlighted their “continuous role in fostering long-term support for the arts”. [FAD]
After 8 years of planning, more than $52 million, Sweden A historic Lutheran church is slowly rolling for miles to accommodate the expansion of Europe’s largest underground mine in the Arctic town Kiruna. [Guardian]
Learn how Australian farmers build Aboriginal Art Trove has been more than half a century. [AFR]
Chanel and Pinacoteca de Sao Paulo Launch new annual residence for female artists. Each year, selected residents will receive studio space and resources to develop their practices and under dedicated guidance. [Artnet News]
Kicking
Culture vultures and geeks. Bachelor of Science computer Science It was once seen as the only way to stable employment and a high starting price. Art History GraduateMeanwhile, in 2022, recent college graduates face some of the highest unemployment rates. but Highly allergic Note that this dynamic seems to be shifting. From Federal Reserve Bank of New York It shows that in 2023, the unemployment rate for recent art history graduates is lower than their computer science, while the unemployment rate for 3% is 3%. These figures were released this year, reflecting a consistent two-year lag. The same report found that the rate of anthropology majors was the highest unemployment rate, while graduates in civil engineering and health care enjoyed the most stable employment opportunities. The recent job prospects for graduates are headlines earlier this month New York Times Stressed the surprising unemployment rate among computer science degree holders. According to the latest Fed data, computer science graduates’ unemployment rate is twice as high as art history graduates, a sharp reversal in the previous year, when 4.3% of computer science majors were unemployed, compared with 8% of art history majors.
