Last-gasp decision after talks with the US museum directors association comes just before a Sotheby’s auction

The initiative aims to address historic discrimination against artists of colour, who often gain recognition—and market value—later in their careers

As works head to market, organisation reminds members that its relaxed rules were not adopted to “incentivise” art sales

Criticism in Israel reached an apex when President Rivlin called for the state to prevent the London auctions

A planned mosque and cultural centre will celebrate the syncretic culture of Hinduism and Islam in the northern city of Ayodhya

Israeli museum professionals fear deaccessioning auction could set a dangerous precedent

A visitor makes the connection between the artist’s Struggle series and a work in a neighbour’s home

Closures, postponements and sharp reductions in programming prompt soul-searching—and innovation—among institutions

Stéphane Aquin is taking over after Nathalie Bondil’s controversial dismissal

Stéphane Aquin faces the challenge of restoring stability after Nathalie Bondil’s disputed removal

More than 25 years in the planning, First Americans Museum opens with new commissions and objects from the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

Donations have poured in from all over the globe since the museum appealed for aid

Letter asks Maryland attorney general and secretary of state to investigate planned deaccessioning of a Warhol, Still and Marden

Auction proceeds will go towards diversifying the collection at the Syracuse institution with “inspirational” art

Law firm hired by the Detroit museum found no conflict of interest in loan of art from director's family, it adds

Oliver Dowden confirms recipients were "encouraged" to acknowledge fund on websites and social media

With no group student visits, no art-world private view, and limits on public access, the buzz of new exhibitions has potentially been short-circuited

Culture ministry gives Jesse Katayama access after being stranded in Peru for seven months because of coronavirus

Equity and diversity make history fairer, more accurate and more meaningful in the present, they say

Aberdeen Art Gallery, Gairloch Museum, the Science Museum, South London Gallery and Towner Eastbourne will share £200,000 award

Whitechapel, Whitworth, Mary Rose Trust and Photo London are also among the recipients for long-awaited Covid-19 rescue funds

Monetary gain is one reason people create counterfeit heritage—but political power, personal fame or the imposition of beliefs are equally compelling motivations

Multimedia installation synthesises three years of scientific research into marine transformation across the planet

NTU Centre for Contemporary Art to close physical venue in March, casting doubt on future of gallery district

Billionaire investor argues in his resignation letter that he pushed for reforms

First funding round hailed as a "lifeline" for heritage sites and specialists reeling from the pandemic, but job losses continue

The coronavirus-hit heritage body looks to save around £100m through redundancies

At the same time, museum’s board announced that an independent investigation found she did not mistreat a guest curator based on her race

Dealer offered to buy the Egyptian artefact for £4m and save it for the nation, claims Art & Antiques Appraisals