Saint Laurent's 'Madame X' stolen from Paris museum
A mysterious theft at a Paris museum sees Yves Saint Laurent's iconic 'Madame X' portrait disappear without a trace, leaving investigators baffled and the art world stunned.
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1984 Miners' Strike Artefacts Saved for the Nation
A priceless collection of artefacts from the 1984 miners' strike and UK coal mining history has been rescued from disposal, securing a permanent home at the National Coal Mining Museum in Wakefield.
Marie Antoinette's Guillotine Displayed at V&A Museum
A new exhibition at London's V&A Museum unveils the original 1793 guillotine blade that ended Marie Antoinette's life, offering a poignant and visceral insight into the French Revolution's most infamous execution.
Marie Antoinette's Fashion Revolution at London's V&A
The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils a stunning new exhibition, 'Style & Splendour: The Fashion of Marie Antoinette', exploring the enduring influence of the iconic queen's revolutionary wardrobe on modern design.
Nashville Wins Bid for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum
Nashville triumphs over rivals to host the iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, promising a major economic boost and cementing its status as America's premier music destination.
Bayeux Tapestry UK journey scuppered by French strikes
The planned secret relocation of the historic Bayeux Tapestry to the UK has been dramatically halted by French industrial action, dashing hopes of its first overseas exhibition in centuries.
Maya Jama & Naomi Campbell Stun at V&A Party
Maya Jama, Naomi Campbell, and Coleen Rooney turned heads with their stunning fashion choices at the V&A's iconic Friday Night Late party. Get the inside scoop on the glamorous event.
Herzog & de Meuron's New Calder Garden Opens in Philadelphia
A major new public garden in Philadelphia, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, reimagines the playful genius of Alexander Calder with a stunning collection of his large-scale mobiles.
Queen's teenage fashion & tragic story on display at V&A
A poignant new exhibition at the V&A Museum unveils the stylish and tragically short-lived teenage wardrobe of the late Queen, offering an intimate look at her formative years.
British DNA study transforms African ancestry understanding
A landmark study from the Natural History Museum reveals how British DNA is reshaping our understanding of African genetic history, uncovering centuries of migration and diversity.
Clarks Opens Museum to Mark 200th Year in Street
Iconic British shoemaker Clarks unveils a treasure trove of memories with a new museum in its Somerset hometown, celebrating two centuries of craftsmanship, from the original 'Brown Peter' to modern designs.
Priceless Silver Abraham Lincoln Statue Stolen in Heist
A historic, solid silver statue of President Abraham Lincoln has been stolen from a museum in Louisiana, with authorities launching a major investigation into the audacious theft.
Deborah Willis unveils hidden history of Black British photography
A landmark exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, curated by Professor Deborah Willis, unveils the profound and often overlooked legacy of Black photographers in Britain, from the 19th century to the present day.
Priceless Gold Collection Stolen in Paris Museum Heist
Thieves have executed a sophisticated raid on France's National Museum of Natural History, making off with an 'inestimable' collection of historic gold samples. The audacious theft has left investigators scrambling and the scientific community reeling.
Palestinian Artist Cancelled by Yale in Censorship Row
Renowned Palestinian artist Samia Halaby speaks out after Yale University rescinds a major retrospective and the Munch Museum withdraws a prestigious award, igniting a fierce debate on censorship and political pressure in the art world.
Tribute to Psychoanalyst and Film Pioneer Andrea Sabbadini
A tribute to the life and pioneering work of Andrea Sabbadini, the esteemed psychoanalyst, author, and founder of the Psychoanalysis and Cinema stream at the European Psychoanalytic Film Festival.
UK Museums Spent £29m on Storage as Buildings Crumbled
Shocking new data exposes how Britain's cultural institutions are spending millions to store artefacts they can't display, as iconic buildings fall into disrepair and face closure.
David Bowie's Personal Favourite Songs List Revealed at V&A
An exclusive glimpse into David Bowie's musical soul has been uncovered. The Victoria and Albert Museum unveils the legendary artist's personal list of 35 favourite songs, a discovery set to redefine our understanding of his eclectic influences and creati
London to host major new David Bowie Centre
A major new David Bowie Centre for the performing arts, featuring over 80,000 personal items from his legendary career, is set to open in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, transforming the V&A's collection into a public attraction.
Israeli Strike Destroys Gaza's Only Museum, Erasing Heritage
A direct Israeli airstrike has obliterated Gaza's only museum, the Rafah Museum of Palestinian Heritage, destroying priceless artefacts and erasing a vital repository of Palestinian history and identity.
Rembrandt's 'Slow Art' Masterpiece Tours England
A rare Rembrandt self-portrait is touring England in a revolutionary 'slow art' project, inviting the public to spend quality, distraction-free time with the 17th-century masterpiece to combat museum fatigue.
Ancient Gaza Treasures Rescued Hours Before Storehouse Destroyed
In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, Palestinian archaeologists and volunteers successfully evacuated priceless antiquities from a Gaza City storehouse, saving them from destruction just hours before the building was levelled by an Israeli airstrike.
Saudi Arabia Unveils World's Largest Museum Plans
Saudi Arabia announces the Prince Mohammed bin Salman International Museum, a colossal cultural project in Riyadh set to be the world's largest museum, showcasing 30,000 artefacts across five revolutionary wings.
Explore the V&A's Secret East Storehouse & Share Your Finds
The Victoria and Albert Museum invites the public to explore its colossal East Storehouse and share their favourite discoveries from over 250,000 hidden artefacts. A unique chance to go behind the scenes.
David Bowie's Personal Archive Opens at V&A Museum
The V&A's new David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts is now open, offering an unparalleled, intimate look at the artist's creative process through 80,000 personal items.
Met Police officer arrested in Science Museum protest
A serving Metropolitan Police officer, PC Hannah Thomas, has been suspended after being arrested for her involvement in a Just Stop Oil-style protest at London's Science Museum. The officer glued herself to the railing during a demonstration against the m
WA Museum staff revolt against Woodside sponsorship deal
Western Australian Museum staff defy management, sending mass email condemning Woodside Energy partnership and fossil fuel funding in cultural institutions.
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