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77-Year-Old Art Curator Masters Gen Z Slang for Museums
VideosFeb 20

77-Year-Old Art Curator Masters Gen Z Slang for Museums

Alison Luchs, a 77-year-old curator at the National Gallery of Art, is using Gen Z slang like "bussin'" and "slaps" to introduce young people to centuries-old artwork. Her viral videos prove you're never too old to connect with new generations.

Upworthy2 min read
Two Fashion Rebels Who Invented Cool Get Major Showcase
Community HeroesJan 26

Two Fashion Rebels Who Invented Cool Get Major Showcase

Melbourne's National Gallery of Victoria just opened a stunning exhibition celebrating two women who refused to follow the rules and changed fashion forever. Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo proved that breaking conventions can create something beautiful.

ABC Australia3 min read
UK Billionaires Pledge £300M to National Gallery in One Day
Acts of KindnessJan 18

UK Billionaires Pledge £300M to National Gallery in One Day

Two British philanthropists each donated £150 million to London's National Gallery last September, marking the largest gifts ever given to a museum worldwide. A new wave of self-made billionaires is fueling a golden age of charitable giving in the UK, with average donations from top givers jumping from £53 million in 2015 to £126 million in 2025.

Google: charity donation3 min read
Britain's Super-Rich Pledge £100M+ to Museums and Research
Acts of KindnessJan 18

Britain's Super-Rich Pledge £100M+ to Museums and Research

British billionaires are donating at unprecedented levels, with the top 20 philanthropists now giving an average of £126 million each. Two donors just pledged £150 million apiece to the National Gallery in the largest museum gifts ever recorded.

Google: charity donation3 min read
UK Super-Rich Pledge £150M Each to National Gallery
Acts of KindnessJan 18

UK Super-Rich Pledge £150M Each to National Gallery

Two British billionaires donated £150 million each to London's National Gallery in the same day, marking the largest museum gifts ever recorded worldwide. A new wave of self-made philanthropists is fueling a golden age of charitable giving, with top donors now averaging £126 million annually.

Google: charity donation3 min read