Anna Groundwater, a curator at National Museums Scotland, talked about the particular appeal of pieces related to Mary, Queen of Scots.
Category: Museums
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Another New Leader for Indianapolis Museum Roiled by Racism Outcry
Le Monte Booker will be the institution’s third leader in four years. The previous president and chief executive left last year after just over a year on the job.
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A Hip-Hop Comic Book Star Comes to Life in Steel
A statue of Rappin’ Max Robot is bound for Paris. But first it’s making a stop in the Bronx.
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Miles Greenberg’s Latest Art Piece Required a Fencing Coach and a Sex Doll Maker
The artist Miles Greenberg’s latest show lasted for nine hours. It took much longer to come together.
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In Aspen, a New Art Fair Follows the Money
How can an art fair lure customers and make sales in a down market? Pitching its tent next to billionaires is a start.
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Taylor Swift Gets the Museum Treatment
Costumes and memorabilia from the pop star’s personal archive are now on display at the V&A museum in London.
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6 Kid-Friendly Attractions in Japan
The birthplace of anime, manga and, of course, Pokémon, has child-friendly attractions at every turn. Here, six spots your children will thank you for visiting.
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6 Kid-Friendly Attractions in Japan
The birthplace of anime, manga and, of course, Pokémon, has child-friendly attractions at every turn. Here, six spots your children will thank you for visiting.
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What to Do, Eat and See in Paris
Heading to France’s capital for the Olympics, or after the crowds have thinned? A travel editor picks some recent Paris stories to help plan your trip.
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Darren Walker, Who Reoriented the Ford Foundation, to Step Down
Mr. Walker, who oversaw $7 billion in grants, plans to leave at the end of 2025 after what will have been 12 years.
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The Feminist Artist Judy Chicago on Coming to Grips With Mortality
At 84, the feminist artist, writer and lecturer has learned that it’s not good to have an adversarial relationship with aging or death.
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Lausanne, Where the Olympics Never End
A new arts district, stylish restaurants and a museum that pays homage to the Games greet visitors to this Swiss city, home to the International Olympic Committee.