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Two of Europe's greatest art museums are joining forces to shine a light on forgotten women in art history. The Prado in Madrid and Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum will research, celebrate, and exhibit the female artists and patrons who shaped centuries of masterpieces.
The provocative Australian art museum that transformed Tasmania into a cultural hotspot is bringing its unconventional vision to Thailand. Mona's new Bangkok location could introduce millions of visitors to Tasmania's creative scene.
One of the world's most celebrated art museums just opened a stunning new location in South Korea. The Centre Pompidou Hanwha launched Thursday with a major exhibition showcasing Cubism's revolutionary artists.
Young people are flocking to Mark Rothko's abstract art online, racking up hundreds of thousands of views. In an age of digital overwhelm, his meditative color blocks offer a moment of peace.
The beloved Rocky Balboa statue is stepping inside Philadelphia's Museum of Art for the first time ever, settling a decades-long debate about what counts as real art. The bronze boxer joins a major exhibition celebrating the film's 50th anniversary and exploring how monuments shape our culture.
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Museums from Alaska to Florida will borrow masterpieces from the National Gallery of Art's collection thanks to a record $116 million gift. Nearly 900,000 people have already experienced works that normally sit in storage.
After six years of closure and uncertainty, the Dolores Olmedo Museum will welcome visitors back to Mexico's largest collection of Frida Kahlo paintings on May 30. Community action saved the beloved Xochimilco museum from permanent closure and relocation.
Since 2008, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre has offered free admission to world-class contemporary art in the heart of Thailand's capital. This public space proves cities need more than commerce—they need imagination accessible to everyone.