A recent ten-day “symphony of disappearing sounds” brought attention to the fragility of the Western Hemisphere’s largest saltwater lake

An important part of local and global ecosystems, the lake is facing significant drought due to diversion and climate change

The private donation becomes the largest the museum has received to date

Those behind the Museum Data Service hope it will eventually host the details of objects held by 1,750 “accredited” museums and other collections

Experimentation, freedom and in-house content are key to how the gallery engages with its five million followers on social media

The new sculptures will be unveiled on the Trafalgar Square site in 2026 and 2028