Museums & Heritageanalysis
With the threat of cuts, unions get militant in UK museums—and their membership is growing rapidly
Workers are increasingly turning to collective bargaining, industrial action and representation by trade unions
Environmentalismcomment
Climate activists gluing themselves to masterpieces are honouring art's longstanding reverence of nature—and they deserve our support
The actions of Just Stop Oil and other groups might seem extreme—but their demands are anything but
Old Mastersarchive
Old Master sketches still draw new buyers
The experimental character and technical virtuosity of Old Master sketches are inspiring interest from new sectors of the art world.
Museum directorsarchive
Knives out for Pinault over resignation of Palazzo Grassi director
After director quits, billionaire accused of grandstanding his private collection
Victoria & Albert Museumarchive
Openings and expansions: Ceramics at the V&A
Over 3000 objects from 2500CB to the present day on display
Islamarchive
Muslim woman questioned for wearing veil in Venetian Museum
Incident sparks national debate about security; government and city take opposing stance