A 1993 painting of the state’s historic role on the Underground Railroad depicts Black slaves as caricatures, while white abolitionists are idealised

Research commissioned by the trust provoked complaints from Conservative politicians amid UK culture war around controversial monuments

Broadcaster Robin Ince joins George Monbiot and Mark Lynas in withdrawing from the Climate Talks event over the UK institution's funding from oil companies BP and Equinor

“Retain and explain” or restrain and refrain? Culture chiefs raise the alarm on government’s policy to keep problematic statues ahead of crucial meeting

The US artist's foundation says that it was not consulted over the French museum's changes to the Salle des Bronzes—the Louvre argues it does not have to

Opponents argue that some public statues reinforce racism, chauvinism, sexism and homophobia

Plus, French museums revolt against lockdown closures and artist Crystal Fischetti on Karla Black

The French artist is under police investigation over claims that he abused minors under the age of 15

Cadavers on display in 'Real Bodies' show were provided by Dalian-based firm known to have acquired corpses from police

Proposed plans have been criticised as distraction tactics from the state's "lethally failed response to the pandemic and the consequences of a disastrous Brexit"

According to French media reports, a police investigation has been launched into violations dating back to the 1970s

Tate now faces the dilemma of what to do with a room decorated by a major early 20th-century artist

Mark Godfrey has been disciplined after posting a long statement on his Instagram account describing postponement as "extremely patronising to viewers"

Uninvited Guests exhibition has "been done from a misogynistic point of view and still projects the misogyny of the 19th century,” says one signatory

Plus, Maggi Hambling on making love with paint

“The people who run our great institutions do not want trouble,” say signatories

Essays from African American artists such as Glenn Ligon and Trenton Doyle Hancock show that issues were being addressed

Move is deemed “cowardly” and “patronising” after joint statement from host museums including National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC and London’s Tate Modern

Plus, Tavares Strachan on Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty. Sponsored by Christie's

Experts call for a “transparent” investigation ran by an independent expert in child protection, and to “urgently investigate the conduct” of some its members

Daughter of the works' co-creator Carl Nesjar says safeguarding the sandblasted works is imperative

Photographers have criticised the Amsterdam-based photojournalism organisation, which states its core values are “accuracy, diversity, and transparency”

NSW government scraps controversial billion-dollar relocation plan but faces questions from community groups and parliament

Open letter from current and former students accuses Fatamorgana's founding director Morten Bo of “unpleasant, degrading, discriminatory” behaviour

International museum leaders speak out against the treatment of "the best, most dynamic, and most innovative art museum director in North America"

Carl Nesjar’s daughter talks about the Norwegian sculptor’s long collaboration with the Modern master and shares exclusive images of the pair

Tudor specialist has been widely condemned for remarks on slavery and Black Lives Matter in YouTube interview

In Pride Month post, gallery speaks out against "individuals who wish to degrade marginalised communities"

Politician raises concerns over Sigismund Goetze painting in the Foreign Office depicting Africa as a naked boy

Sadiq Khan wants to review and improve "the diversity of public landmarks" after protestors toppled the statue of Edward Colston in Bristol