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British Museums Attendance Figures Down While International Galleries Return To Pre-Pandemic Levels

The latest government report on museum attendance in the UK has revealed a concerning trend of declining numbers despite the end of pandemic restrictions.

17 March 2024

Art News, News

Curators

The Evolving Role of Museum Curators: A Paradigm Shift in Cultural Stewardship

In the ever-changing landscape of museums, the traditional role of the curator (a much-overused term), which was once perceived as a guardian of collections…

7 October 2023

Art News, Opinion

Christies,exempt from mask wearing

UK Guidelines Exempt Masks In Museums, Galleries And Auction Houses 

Beginning today under new guidelines that have come into force in England, people will need to wear a face-covering in shopping centres, banks, shops and supermarkets but what about museums, galleries and auction houses?

24 July 2020

Art News, News

Museums to reopen

UK Museums And Galleries May Reopen From 4 July

Museums and galleries will be allowed to reopen in England from 4 July. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced measures easing the coronavirus restrictions in place since March.

23 June 2020

Announcement, Art News, News

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UK Museums Now Protected From Court-Ordered Seizure For Loaned Artworks 

UK Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright has vowed to protect objects on loan from abroad in temporary exhibitions in UK museums from seizure by the UK courts.

17 June 2019

Art News, News

Monster Chetwynd Snail Tate Britain

Christmas in London Museum Guide 2018 – What’s Open, What’s Closed

For the 2018 Christmas holiday period, Artlyst has produced a helpful guide to the closing times of the major London museums and galleries. 

14 December 2018

Features

Rachel Whiteread Tate Britain Christmas Closings 2017

London Christmas Museum Guide 2017 – What’s Open, What’s Closed

Artlyst has produced a helpful guide to the closing times of the major London museums and galleries during Christmas 2017 holiday period.

21 December 2017

Features

Qatar Museum Of Contemporary Art Mahmoud Obaidi

Qatar Boycott: Will It Marginalise The Region’s Cultural Renaissance?

Last October I was in Doha the capital of Qatar which seemed like a well-oiled machine when it came to Art, Education, and Culture.

15 June 2017

News, Opinion

Anti-Trump Woman’s March Artefacts – Museums Ask Public For Donations

A number of UK museums and archives have asked the public to donate placards, photographs, and artifacts from the recent Women’s protest march against Donald Trump, which took place last weekend.

25 January 2017

News

Artlyst exhibition guide

Out of London: Best UK Regional Exhibitions This Summer

If you’re planning on leaving the metropolis for your staycation, Artlyst has put together a selection of the best UK… Read More

19 July 2016

Art News, News

Brexit

Brexit: Expect Museums To Start Charging And Non-UK Art Prices To Skyrocket

The decision by British voters to leave the European Union has been announced – and commentators have begun the analysis,… Read More

24 June 2016

Artbytch, Features

Tax Relief

Tax Relief For Temporary or Touring Exhibitions Announced In Latest Budget

The chancellor George Osborne has announced in his budget that Museums and galleries are to get tax relief to help cover the… Read More

17 March 2016

Art News, News

Global Art Conservation Project

Global Art Conservation Project For Museums Opens For Applications

The 2014 global Art Conservation Project is open for applications. Submissions are welcome from non-profit arts and cultural institutions that… Read More

25 November 2013

Art News, News

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