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Aimee Ng, the new chief curator of the Frick Collection, is innovating museum engagement through a video series and by uncovering personal stories behind the artworks, such as her research into Lady Skipwith's expression and life, revealing deeper insights into the women depicted on the museum's walls.
Oluremi C. Onabanjo, a photography curator at MoMA and a Ph.D. candidate at Columbia, balances her packed schedule with early morning writing sessions, attending exhibitions and talks, and engaging with Black scholars and art across New York City. Her cultural life is filled with absorbing images, texts, and sounds, reflecting her diverse background and deep commitment to art and history.
The British Museum is suing former curator Peter Higgs for allegedly stealing and selling hundreds of artifacts from its collections online. Higgs, who was fired in July 2023 after over 1,800 items were found missing, is accused of abusing his position to steal ancient gems and gold jewelry over a decade. The museum has recovered 356 items and is seeking the return of more, while a police investigation is ongoing. Higgs, who worked at the museum for over 30 years, is said to be suffering from severe mental strain and has not been charged with a crime.
The British Museum is suing former curator Peter Higgs over the alleged theft of almost 2,000 items, including ancient gems and gold jewelry, from its collections over the course of a decade. Higgs, who denies the allegations, was ordered by a High Court judge to list or return any items in his possession within four weeks. The museum has recovered 356 of the missing items so far and hopes to retrieve more. A separate police investigation is ongoing, and the museum's reputation has been damaged by the episode.
The Art Gallery of Ontario is facing pressure to explain the sudden departure of Indigenous art curator Wanda Nanibush, with demands for transparency and accountability from the Toronto-based Indigenous Curatorial Collective and other prominent figures in the Canadian art world. Nanibush's dismissal has sparked controversy, with accusations of political censorship and silencing through a non-disclosure agreement, prompting letters and statements from various artists and cultural workers. The AGO director's response has been criticized as unsatisfactory, and the Indigenous arts community is seeking answers about the circumstances and reasons behind Nanibush's ousting.
Jewelry worth up to $63,000 was stolen from the British Museum in London and later appeared on eBay, priced as low as $50. A curator suspected of being involved in the thefts has been fired, and the police are now investigating. The museum has acknowledged that not all items in its collection have been properly cataloged, making it easier for thefts to go undetected. An independent review is underway to recover the missing items and prevent future thefts.
Peter Higgs, a veteran curator at the British Museum, has been accused of stealing priceless artifacts from the museum's collection and selling them on eBay. Higgs allegedly operated undetected for years, taking small items of gold jewelry and precious gems, some dating back to Ancient Rome. The museum has launched an independent review into the security breach, raising questions about its ability to safeguard its collection. Higgs denies any wrongdoing, and no arrests have been made yet.
A book that was checked out from the New Bedford Free Public Library in Massachusetts in 1904 has been returned 119 years later. The book, "An Elementary Treatise on Electricity" by James Clerk Maxwell, was discovered by a librarian in West Virginia who noticed it had not been stamped "Withdrawn." The book, in surprisingly good condition, was returned to the New Bedford library. The discovery highlights the durability and value of printed books, and serves as a reminder that it's never too late to return a library book.
The Whitney Museum of American Art in New York has appointed Meg Onli as its new curator-at-large, a position that has been vacant for almost 15 years. Onli will curate exhibitions, propose acquisitions, and serve as an ambassador and advisor on special projects. The museum has also promoted Laura Phipps to associate curator. Phipps most recently stewarded the landmark retrospective “Jaune Quick-to-See Smith: Memory Map,” on view through August 13, at the Whitney Museum.