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Belgium: A planned museum exploring the life and work of Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder has been put on hold by the government after it emerged that the project lacked the required permission. The institution was planned to open in October 2019, but due to an oversight, Belgium’s federal government still needs to approve …
Joint venture
The two main funding bodies for museums in England, Arts Council England (ACE) and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), signed a memorandum of understanding last month to take a more joined-up approach to the museum sector, as recommended by last year’s Mendoza Review of museums in England. As well as making it easier for museums …
Politics and humanitarian issues at forefront of Turner Prize 2018
Exhibition showcasing shortlisted artists opens this week
Arts Council of Wales launches five-year corporate plan
New plan aims to address diversity and equality in the arts
Hedge fund group outbids museum consortium for Titanic artefacts
Competing offers must be made by 5 October
UK government launches 10-year art commissioning initiative
Turner-shortlisted artist Hurvin Anderson awarded first commission
Work to transform Scottish National Gallery set to begin
£22m scheme will create new suite of galleries
Public funding cuts threaten “very existence of museums”, warns Icom
Council calls for adequate investment in museums after Brazil fire
Sidney Nolan Trust acquires Rodd Court after ministerial decision
Artist’s West Midlands home will open to public in 2019