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Ulster Museum beats competition to scoop £100,000 Art Fund Prize
First Northern Irish winner for museum prize
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Afghanistan: The first museum dedicated to the mujahideen, the rebels who fought the Soviet Union during its occupation of Afghanistan (1979-89), has opened in the western city of Herat. The exhibits include portraits of 50 dead commanders and a 360° diorama that depicts the mujahideen’s victory over the Russians in Herat.China: Several museums have opened …
Court to rule on future of Wedgwood’s collection
Decision on whether collection can be sold to plug a £135m pensions deficit could take months
Museum of Docklands drops admission charge
London museum hopes VAT savings will make up for lost revenue
Hunt warns cultural sector to prepare for cuts
Government reveals a reform of arts funding, but a tough public spending settlement