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The San José Institute of Contemporary Art has announced the appointment of James G. Leventhal as Executive Director. Leventhal will begin his new role on January 17, 2021. “James’ ...

The San José Institute of Contemporary Art has announced the appointment of James G. Leventhal as Executive Director. Leventhal will begin his new role on January 17, 2021. “James’ ...

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, is using modern technology to stir appreciation for ancient artistry — including an Athenian potter’s transformative “discovery” of red.

Contemporary Jewish Museum names Chad Coerver Executive Director Coerver currently serves as the Chief Education and Community Engagement Officer at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. SAN FRANCISCO, CA .-The Contemporary Jewish Museum today announced that Chad Coerver has been named Executive Director. Coerver currently serves as the Chief Education and Community Engagement Officer at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), where he developed a creative and human-centered approach...

Digital Transformation of Museums in the Time of Covid Pandemic Achyut Krishna @SolipsisticMusings Jun 06, 2021, 18:47 IST The Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions on cultural institutions and heritage sites induced a significant shift from on-site activities to digital commemoration. Deep, penetrating crises of the kind provoked by Covid-19 is resurfacing anxieties in the MUSEUM about the role of technology, the physical experience of culture and the viability of funding models. Forci...

A world of art at our fingertips: How COVID-19 accelerated the digitization of culture One of the positive effects of the pandemic has been the acceleration of the digitization of cultural treasures as museums and concert halls scrambled to put centuries of human achievement online. Here are some of the artworks and performances you can now enjoy from home. Social Sharing

Creative Commons Find news by topic December 14, 2020 It’s almost over. The year that shall not be named will soon end with a collective sigh and a half-hearted wave from humanity. However, before we stumble into what one can only hope will be a less disastrous year, we’re determined to spread some joy and share our gratitude. We’re grateful for every image, video, song, book, and article that millions of you continue to share using a CC license or public domain mark. 2 billion and count...