Vancouver Art Gallery Cuts 30 Union Jobs Following Major Building Project Cancellation

The Vancouver Art Gallery laid off 20% of union staff after canceling its costly $600 million Herzog & de Meuron building project.

Europe’s Heatwave Forces Eiffel Tower Top Floor Closure to Protect Visitors

Europe’s intense heatwave led to the closure of the Eiffel Tower’s top floor for several days, as Paris temperatures soared above 104°F. Visitors faced refunds and hydration efforts amid widespread climate impacts across the continent.

Italy’s Art Market Breakthrough: Slashing VAT to 5% and Its Impact on Cultural Economy

Italy’s government announces a dramatic VAT reduction on art sales from 22% to 5%, potentially sparking a €1.5 billion sales surge and reviving its cultural economy.

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Flash Grenades series of anonymous opinion blasts from inside the art world. Real voices. No names. No filters. These views are their own.

Museums as Culture Makers: Embracing AI to Build Community, Not Just Audiences

Museums must leverage AI not just for tech, but to build lasting communities through participatory programs and social innovation, transforming into dynamic hubs of culture and connection.

Getty Launches Global Fellowship to Unite Art and Sustainability Worldwide

The Getty Trust unveils a multi-year global fellowship placing artists and cultural workers at institutions worldwide to address climate change through art, preservation, and community engagement.

Original Hermès Birkin Prototype Heads Sotheby’s Live Auction in Paris, July 2025

The original Hermès Birkin prototype, created in 1984 and owned by Paris collector Catherine B., goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s live auction during Paris Couture Week, highlighting its unmatched cultural and fashion significance.

Chanel Arts & Culture Magazine Launch Celebrates Contemporary Art and Thought

French luxury brand Chanel debuts Arts & Culture Magazine, a 250-page collector’s edition showcasing the Chanel Culture Fund’s support for contemporary art, culture, and critical discourse worldwide.

Beamish Living Museum Wins Art Fund Museum of the Year for Immersive Storytelling

County Durham’s Beamish Museum wins the Art Fund Museum of the Year Award for its immersive historical experiences, community projects, and exceptional visitor engagement.

How Museums Must Rethink Time to Stay Relevant in an AI World

As AI reshapes human time, museums must evolve from passive venues into vibrant community hubs that foster creativity, engagement, and belonging to stay relevant in the future.

Kamel Mennour Donates 180 Artworks to Paris’s Musée d’Art Moderne

Paris’s Musée d’Art Moderne will enrich its collection with 180 artworks donated by gallerist Kamel Mennour, including pieces by Alicja Kwade, Anish Kapoor, and Daniel Buren, slated for display by 2027.

Climate Activist Smears Pink Paint on Picasso in Montreal to Demand Climate Action

A Montreal climate activist smeared washable pink paint on Picasso’s “L’Hétaire” at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, protesting for a Climate Disaster Protection Agency amid escalating wildfires.