How do you tell a vandal from a visitor? Art museums are struggling
So far, no artwork has been permanently damaged. But many fear that an accident or an escalation in the protesters’ tactics could result in a...
Britain’s national anthem will change as Charles takes the throne
Numerous small changes to British daily life are expected in the coming weeks to welcome the new monarch — King Charles III, who ascended to...
U.K. museums face a sticky problem from climate protests
A surprising trend has emerged at British museums over the past two weeks: climate activists gluing themselves to artworks.
British Museum to remove Sackler name from its walls
It is unclear when the Sackler name will be taken down from the British Museum’s walls because it is protected by British heritage laws.
Ukraine’s national anthem reverberates around the world
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the soaring melody of Ukraine’s national anthem has been heard worldwide, from anti-war protests in Moscow to TikTok posts.
Disabled people fear being left behind as U.K. culture venues reopen
Some fear being forgotten, and that struggling venues will concentrate on producing in-person shows and forgo online offerings, or cut their in-person services for disabled...
How 8 countries have tried to keep artists afloat
The impact of the pandemic on artists and the arts in general has been felt across the globe. Here is how some countries have tried...