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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · 3d

8 Paintings that Vincent van Gogh copied:
The Post-Impressionist master often painted reproductions of fellow artists' works in his characteristic style.

8 Paintings that Vincent van Gogh Copied | Barnebys Magazine

The Post-Impressionist master often painted reproductions of fellow artists' works in his characteristic style.

www.barnebys.co.uk

Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · 3d

The National Gallery of Art closes indefinitely amid the U.S. government shutdown.
The museum welcomed 3.8 million visitors in 2023, some 18 percent more than in 2022, when it was the most-visited museum in America.

National Gallery of Art Closes Indefinitely Amid U.S. Government Shutdown

Since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump undertaken moves and policy shifts that are drastically impacting the arts.

news.artnet.com

Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · 10d

British Museum’s ‘pink ball’ criticised by climate campaign group

British Museum’s ‘pink ball’ criticised by climate campaign group - Museums Association

Institution is hosting inaugural ball this month that aims to rival Met Gala

www.museumsassociation.org

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · 17d

How Museums Are Future-Proofing Their Finances
Museums face shrinking funds and shifting values—can they reinvent support for the future?

How Museums Are Future-Proofing Their Finances | Artnet News

Museums are rethinking their finances as they adapt to a new landscape of donors, digital tools, and changing values.

news.artnet.com

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · 19d

Tate Britain plans to build new Mediterranean and East Asian-inspired green spaces and a "garden classroom" for children.

Tate Britain plans outdoor gardens and classroom

The plans promise to transform the gallery's Millbank entrance with a biodiverse public garden.

www.bbc.com

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · 29d

Shrinking audiences, a cash crisis and rivals on the rise: what’s gone wrong at Tate?

The museum group is struggling with its identity – while the National Gallery is not only thriving but expanding into modern art

Shrinking audiences, a cash crisis and rivals on the rise: what’s gone wrong at Tate?

The museum group is struggling with its identity – while the National Gallery is not only thriving but expanding into modern art

www.theguardian.com

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · 29d

National Gallery gets £375m donations for new wing

National Gallery to build a new wing on Trafalgar Square site

The gallery is launching an architectural contest to design a new wing for its expanded collection.

www.bbc.com

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Sep 6

I'm not quite sure how The British Museum is going to stop people forming queues, but fair play to them!

The British Museum is banning queues at its main entrance

Every man for himself!

www.timeout.com

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ianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · Sep 1

Ahead of the Bayeux Tapestry going on display at the British Museum next year, a modern inspiration by David Hockney will open at the Serpentine Gallery.

www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/fre...

Free exhibition of David Hockney's latest works announced for Serpentine Gallery

Ahead of the Bayeux Tapestry going on display at the British Museum next year, a modern inspiration by David Hockney will open at the Serpentine Gallery.

www.ianvisits.co.uk

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Sep 1

Bold moves by the @vangoghmuseum.bsky.social calling out the Dutch government for lack of funding potentially forcing a future closure of the museum

Van Gogh Museum’s Future in Doubt

The Dutch government is not keeping the promise it made in the historic 1962 founding agreement with V.W. Van Gogh MSc., the painter's nephew also known as the 'Engineer', which leaves the future of A...

www.vangoghmuseum.nl

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Sep 1

That's rubbish! Sorry you had a wasted journey

Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Jul 31

Very sad news from the Whitney Museum in NYC

Man Dies in Whitney Museum Fall

The 34-year-old was found on the sidewalk outside the museum after "falling from an elevated position," according to police.

hyperallergic.com

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Jul 20

Town's hosting of Turner Prize 2026 a 'major coup' for Middlesbrough

Turner Prize 2026 in Middlesbrough hailed as 'major coup'

An exhibition of work from the four shortlisted artists will be held at Mima in autumn 2026.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Jul 18

Controversy continues over Israeli embassy event at British Museum - how can museums be non-political when they have to follow government policy?

Controversy continues over Israeli embassy event at British Museum - Museums Association

Open letter calls for apology but institution says event was commercial hire

www.museumsassociation.org

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Jul 6

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Jul 6

Ooh thank you, I didn’t know that!

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Jul 1

LOVE this. I wish we could pin posts so I could come back to it!

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Jul 1

Poor thing looks frightened. Please stop treating animals like your personal playthings.

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Gerard Beirne @gerardbeirne.bsky.social · Jun 30

Sound advice from Welsh artist Gwen John (1876 –1939):

"Rules to Keep the World away: Do not listen to people (more than is necessary); Do not look at people (ditto); Have as little intercourse with people as possible; When you come into contact with people, talk as little a possible."

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Jul 1

“With this restoration, we rewrite a part of the history of art,” - Two figures in the Hall of Constantine in the Vatican Museums were actually painted by Raphael in major art historical discovery 🖌️

Raphael Rooms Restoration Reveals Major Art Historical Discovery

The Vatican Museums have unveiled its newly restored Hall of Constantine, one of its Raphael Rooms, including two newly discovered works.

news.artnet.com

Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Jun 28

‘28 Years Later’ features Antony Gormley’s ‘Angel of the North’ alongside flesh-eating zombies, where its oxidized surface comes to take on a post-apocalyptic feel as it appears in an overgrown field, having been abandoned amid failed attempts to curtail the virus that has run rampant.

‘28 Years Later’ Features Antony Gormley’s ‘Angel of the North’ Alongside Flesh-Eating Zombies

Antony Gormley's iconic 'Angel of the North' figures prominently in '28 Years Later' alongside flesh-eating zombies.

www.artnews.com

Reposted by Kathryn Havelock

Museums Association @museumsassociation.org · Jun 26

Massive congratulations to the legends at @beamishmuseum.bsky.social, winners of Art Fund’s #MuseumOfTheYear award!

A moment for the outfits 💯

Staff at Beamish dress in period attire at the awards ceremony for Art Fund’s Museum of the Year

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Reposted by Kathryn Havelock

Apollo @apollo-magazine.com · Jun 26

In her depictions of the human form, Jenny Saville pushes paint to its limits, says Sarah Howgate of the National Portrait Gallery in London

How Jenny Saville turns paint into flesh | Apollo Magazine

In her depictions of the human form, the artist pushes paint to its limits, explains Sarah Howgate of the National Portrait Gallery in London

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Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Jun 24

It's the Feast of San Giovanni today in Florence, and the British Institute is fundraising for the restoration of its gorgeous library where I've spent many happy hours. I've donated, please give if you can 🙏

Day of Giving 2025 - San Giovanni Edition

This San Giovanni Day, show your love for Florence by supporting urgent restoration works at The British Institute’s historic library. Help us reach our €20,000 goal and close the financial year with ...

www.justgiving.com

Kathryn Havelock @kathrynhavelock.bsky.social · Jun 23

A 17th-century painting at the Uffizi has been damaged after a visitor stumbled into it while posing for a photo... just days after a crystal-covered chair inspired by Van Gogh was seriously damaged when a tourist accidentally sat on it posing for a photo.
Stop the selfies and look at the art!

Uffizi museum tears a strip off selfie takers after a painting is damaged

The museum chief decides enough is enough after 18th-century portrait is torn

www.thetimes.com

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