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Smithsonian’s American Art Museum Appoints New Director Amid Turbulent Moment

Vittoria Benzine — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:07:36 +0000

Lynda Roscoe Hartigan assumes her post this Fall.

Jo Lawson-Tancred — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:21:31 +0000

The institution aims to put a contemporary spin on its trove of historic treasures.

Ben Davis — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:48:55 +0000

And as importantly: Here's how the art looks in it.

Jo Lawson-Tancred — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:45 +0000

The painting has been described as 'ambitious and unusual' by experts.

Jo Lawson-Tancred — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:41:11 +0000

A report reveals the V&A altered exhibition catalogues at the request of Chinese censors, raising concerns over foreign influence.

Richard Whiddington — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:01:22 +0000

The window, created by Agnes Northrup, has been newly installed by the Arkansas museum, which acquired it last year.

Richard Whiddington — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:49:22 +0000

The Alamo museum in San Antonio is expected to open in 2028.

Vittoria Benzine — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:24:40 +0000

The Getty Center and the Page Museum are gearing up for the games.

Eileen Kinsella — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:55:52 +0000

Mariët Westermann will continue to oversee the museum's international branches.

Sarah Cascone — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:48:37 +0000

The ongoing debate underscores growing scrutiny of donor legacies and the difficulty of unwinding naming agreements tied to major gifts.