Nathaniel Pierce is a cultural affairs reporter for Muzdro, specializing in the intersection of arts, education, and institutional policy. He covers news and controversies within universities, museums, and other cultural organizations.
Collected Works · 20 Articles
The Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum faces backlash over canceled artist residencies, prompting a major donor to withhold funds and artists to demand leadership changes.
The Philadelphia Art Museum alleges its former CEO, Sasha Suda, gave herself unauthorized pay raises and lied, claims her team calls a "pretext" for her firing.
The Phillips Collection in Washington D.C. has sold three masterworks for over $13.4 million, sparking a significant controversy over museum deaccessioning.
A growing trend shows fans are more focused on business metrics like box office numbers than the art itself, raising questions about the future of entertainment.
The United States' plans for the 2026 Venice Biennale are in turmoil after the abrupt withdrawal of a commission for artist Robert Lazzarini.
Performa biennial postpones Lina Lapelytė's 'The Speech (NYC)' due to government shutdown closing Federal Hall. The work featuring 100 children is now set for November 17.
A 19-year-old from Texas faces criminal mischief charges after allegedly throwing water on two valuable paintings at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
A new film offers an intimate look into the life of photographer Peter Hujar, focusing on a single day in 1974 New York City, based on a rediscovered transcript.
Artist Ayoung Kim's "Delivery Dancer" series explores digital labor and a future shaped by technology. Her work, blending documentary, animation, and AI, is gaining global recognition, with a major ex
The investigation into the Louvre's $102 million jewel heist has expanded, with two more suspects charged, bringing the total to four as the search continues.
Project Native Informant, an influential East London art gallery, has announced its closure after 12 years, citing a volatile global environment.
Facing a £197 million debt, the British Council has proposed transferring its entire 9,000-piece art collection, including works by David Hockney, to the government.
Annie Leibovitz is releasing an expanded 25th-anniversary edition of her iconic 1999 photography book, "Women," featuring new portraits and essays.
Princeton University's esteemed art collection began in 1755 with a portrait gift. Despite fires and battle losses, the museum formally established in 1882, opening in 1874 with under 3,000 objects, e
The art market is entering a 'safety first' era, with collectors gravitating towards established artists, historical works, and pieces offering escapism. London and Paris fairs reveal strong sales for
The White House has fired six members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, the federal agency that advises on designs for monuments and federal buildings. This move impacts nearly the entire commissio
Medical professionals and artists are increasingly advocating for the arts to be recognized as a fundamental component of global health, with new research and initiatives highlighting its significant
The University of Utah has acquired a 12-foot-tall “LOVE” sculpture by artist Robert Indiana for $4.5 million, set to be installed outside the campus art museum.
An unfinished masterpiece by Sir Stanley Spencer, 'Christ Preaching at Cookham Regatta,' will be displayed at eye level for the first time in over a decade at the Stanley Spencer Gallery.
Brooklyn-based artist Bryce Wymer uses sketchbooks as a critical starting point for his evocative murals and illustrations, exploring themes of social interaction and power dynamics.