Despite pandemic, Russian and Iranian museum directors met online to discuss future cultural collaborations

Accelerated bill enabling restitution of 27 objects from French museums passes first vote in parliament

A trip to the National Gallery was eerie and alien—although a newly restored Van Dyck painting briefly shook off my anxiety

Experts predict bigger galleries, a stronger connection to the outdoors and an end to the expansion juggernaut

On The Art Newspaper’s anniversary, Donatien Grau reflects on the radical expansion of museums' financial, political and cultural influence

Acting on relaxed rules, it will use the funds for collection care and salary increases as well as diverse acquisitions

New exhibition reveals 22 falsely attributed works discovered in German museum's collection

Ruling by Paris court of appeal sets an important precedent for pending restitution claim over 16 paintings in French museum collections

Institution previously associated with a 17th-century Dutch naval officer will become Kunstinstituut Melly in January

The @changethemuseum Instagram account is demanding rapid change to address inequality in institutions, but even with the support of the Guerrilla Girls, its calls are being met with skepticism

A more modest Los Angeles dwelling seems to be lined up for Michael Govan

Jorrit Britschgi, who has led the institution since 2017, will rejoin his family in Switzerland

Clore Duffield Foundation funds are designed to relaunch learning and community programming

Palais Galliera opens its doors during a hybrid physical and digital Paris fashion week with a major Chanel exhibition

Museum says it is in "its worst financial position on record" because of coronavirus

French government also considering option of a seven-year overhaul that would allow the Paris gallery to stay partially open

Foundation running the huge project has cut more than 80% of staff, but construction continues

The redacted report suggests major changes, including the creation of an ethics committee or a reduction in the board’s size

Ethical institutional practices such as staff equity and due diligence are essential investments, "not merely a luxury for flush times"

UK museums may deaccession collection objects with curatorial justification and transparency, but it cannot be treated as a quick financial fix

Pandemic scuppers city’s celebrations of Mayflower anniversary and hopes for tourist crowds—but flagship museum project opens against the odds

Some academicians argue that instead of cutting almost half of the institution's jobs, it should consider selling the Taddei Tondo—worth several hundred million pounds

A historical exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum traces the political and religious forces that led to the executions of innocent people

New 3D imagery reveals secrets of the Renaissance masterpieces as space reopens in time for 500th anniversary of Old Master's death

Experts predict that alternative platforms such as Byte App and Dubsmash will now go mainstream and museum's director says it is "ready to jump onto new social media"

Pavilions linked by transparent “lenses” will dispense with hierarchies and display renowned collection on a single level

Trove donated by collector Audrey B. Heckler includes examples of European Art Brut and works by African-American artists

Financial aid will help eight institutions “disrupt dominant narratives” and “build back a more equitable culture” after Covid lockdown

Aix-en-Provence city council says that sale fell through after negotiations with artist’s stepdaughter broke down

After cancellation of project for V&A East, the institutions say they still plan to cooperate on an internship programme