Museums Association Warns on Partner Reputational Risks
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The UK Museums Association emphasizes the importance of considering ethical dimensions in international museum collaborations, including scrutinizing partner organizations' backgrounds and potential reputational risks. This comes as institutions prepare to develop their own criteria for such partnerships. Meanwhile, The Art Newspaper highlights concerns over provenance research in US museums during funding crises, citing Elizabeth Campbell's call for prioritizing staff equity and due diligence. Additionally, the International Council of Museums has condemned Russia's destruction of Ukrainian heritage and plans to implement a revised code of ethics that could lead to Russia's expulsion from the organization.
A public exhibit featuring glass art created by veterans, including Samantha Gross, will open on November 7 at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, New Jersey, just ahead of Veterans Day. The exhibit is a partnership between Wheaton Arts and Rowan, with funding from the Horizon Foundation.
Victoria and Albert Museum Showcases Global Art Treasures
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The Victoria and Albert Museum's mini-display features a diverse range of unique objects, including Oliver Messel's costume for The Fairy of the Woodland Glades, Beatrix Potter's watercolour painting of a forest scene, and Clemence Dane's intricate sculpture. Historical works include a 15th-century earthenware tile from South Cadbury Church in Somerset and a Welsh hand-quilted bedcover from the 1830s. The display also showcases Anglo-American artist George Henry Boughton's oil painting "A Woman Holding a Mirror and a Rose" and a Qing Dynasty porcelain vase from around 1662-1722, highlighting the global connections within art and culture.
A fashion brand's jeans campaign has sparked controversy, with some accusing it of perpetuating racial undertones. The company, AE, which was founded in 1977, is facing backlash for its imagery, which critics say reflects outdated values of body positivity and wealth. Fashion critic Rachel Tashjian from the Washington Post believes this is part of a broader trend that prioritizes thinness, whiteness, and unapologetic luxury over inclusivity.
Several publishers have sued AI firms for copyright infringement, including The New York Times and Microsoft, which are locked in a legal battle over material usage that started in 2023. Recently, media companies have accused Cohere of using at least 4,000 copyrighted works to train its AI model without permission.
Gwyneth Paltrow's Legacy in Amy Odell's Collection
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Gwyneth Paltrow's influence on culture is undeniable, with her long-lasting impact evident in various aspects of society. Amy Odell has amassed a collection of Gwyneth Paltrow relics, which could be seen as either a private museum or a shrine, depending on one's perspective towards the actress and entrepreneur.
Hauser and Wirth's Menorcan "quarantine island" will open in July with a show featuring American artist Mark Bradford, marking the gallery's return to the international art scene after the COVID-19 pandemic. The space, located on the Spanish island of Menorca, was initially intended as a temporary quarantine facility but has been converted into an art venue.
Kate Bax, a New Zealand native, rose to fame in the 1990s as a model, working with top photographers like Steven Meisel, Karl Lagerfeld, and Richard Avedon. She appeared on over twenty Vogue covers worldwide and was featured in numerous advertising campaigns for luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Oscar de la Renta, and Versace. Bax also dated Donald Trump in 1995 and walked the runway for top designers like Moschino, Chanel, and Valentino.
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, has curated her own art exhibition at the V&A East Storehouse in London, showcasing eight significant works from the museum's collection. The exhibition features pieces such as a watercolour study by Beatrix Potter and a furnishing screen designed by J H Dearle, alongside an 19th-century hand quilted bedcover and a Qing dynasty porcelain vase.