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British art infusion. London-based National Museum must do more to serve audiences around the world U.K.cultural secretary Lisa Nandy she announced on wednesday £1.5 billion The arts funding scheme has been described as the biggest shake-up for the sector in a generation. The Guardian The report stated that although such british museum and national portrait gallery Set to receive £600m, Nandy urged them to expand their reach beyond the capital and secure opportunities for young people across the country. she quoted Royal Shakespeare Companyof outreach as a model and said the investment is intended to “open doors” to all communities. Plan prioritizes repairing cultural infrastructure after years of funding cuts, including 30% cuts Arts Council England (ACE) In 2010, this included £425 million Creative Foundation Fund£160 million for local and regional museums, £230 million for heritage, and smaller grants for libraries and national organizations. Despite the widespread welcome, unions have warned that investment in construction must be matched by support for cultural workers.
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Lack of composers. vienna Several composer museums will temporarily close this year as the city cuts its culture budget to meet public spending targets. local wrote. Affected locations include apartments Franz Schubert Passed away, former residence johann strauss the youngerand this house was once Joseph Haydn. The director of a Vienna museum has announced the closure of the museum as part of wider austerity measures that also include a significant increase in public transport fares. Matti Bunzl, vienna museumsaid the cuts reflected the city’s fiscal realities. Although operating costs are modest, the affected museums are expected to remain closed for up to two years as the city’s museum budget drops from €29.7 million in 2025 to €28.4 million this year, with further cuts planned for 2027.
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Cecilia AlemanyDirector of the New York Museum of Art High Line Parkwas appointed as the curator of the first Nomad Edition Max Mara Women in the Arts Awardlasting until 2027. [Artsy]
San Diego Comic-Con has modified its AI The arts policy, which comes after an artist-led backlash, marks a rare victory for creators in an industry where film and video game studios are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence to cut costs and speed up production. [404 Media]
Handmade template found in a cave in Sulawesi, Indonesiadating back at least 67,800 years ago, making it the world’s oldest known petroglyphs. [The Art Newspaper]
Gene CooneyFormer deputy director of New York City’s public arts agency has been announced as its next leader creative time. [New York Times]
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A woman’s touch. Although people are very concerned about how Generation Z may reshape the art market in the future, but today’s collectors have already undergone a major shift. According to Melanie Gerlis, for Art BaselWomen are becoming a larger, more influential group, and although their tastes are diverse, emerging patterns suggest different approaches to collecting, including a growing interest in works by female artists. The change reflects broader wealth trends. UBS Global Wealth Management pointed out that women currently account for approximately 45% of its clients due to labor force participation and intergenerational wealth transfers. according to Art Basel and UBS Global Collection Surveywomen control one-third of global wealth, and by 2024, women will spend significantly more than men on art and antiques.
