
Pritzker Prize Postpones 2026 Award Announcement
The Pritzker Foundation has postponed the 2026 architecture prize announcement after its vice president, Tom Pritzker, was named in Jeffrey Epstein documents.

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.
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The Pritzker Foundation has postponed the 2026 architecture prize announcement after its vice president, Tom Pritzker, was named in Jeffrey Epstein documents.

The Everson Museum of Art announced six new trustees, bringing diverse expertise from technology, business, philanthropy, and energy infrastructure to its board.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is reverting to its original name after an unpopular rebrand, aiming to restore public trust and address financial challenges under new leadership.

The California College of the Arts will close in 2027 due to financial struggles and declining enrollment. Vanderbilt University will acquire its campuses.

Louvre staff initiated a strike over working conditions and new entrance plans, leading to a partial closure. Unions demand the director abandon a €666 million project, citing a breach of trust and ne

In 2025, the art world faced a turbulent mix of political pressure, a $100M heist, and the rise of AI, yet also celebrated major museum openings and a market rebound.

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