Museums

Henri Rousseau: A Painter’s Secrets
feature Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, through Feb. 22
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6 gripping museum exhibitions to view this winter
The Week Recommends Discover the real Grandma Moses and Frida Kahlo
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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The Louvre’s security measures are in hot water after a major heist
In the Spotlight Millions of dollars in jewels were stolen from the museum
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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France makes first arrests in Louvre jewels heist
Speed Read Two suspects were arrested in connection with the daytime theft of royal jewels from the museum
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Thieves nab French crown jewels from Louvre
Speed Read A gang of thieves stole 19th century royal jewels from the Paris museum’s Galerie d’Apollon
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Philadelphia’s Calder Gardens
Feature A permanent new museum
By The Week US Published
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Art review: Sixties Surreal
Feature Whitney Museum of American Art, New York City, through Jan. 19
By The Week US Published
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8 riveting museum exhibitions on view in the fall
The Week Recommends See Winslow Homer rarities and Black art reimagined
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Trump says Smithsonian too focused on slavery's ills
Speed Read The president would prefer the museum to highlight 'success,' 'brightness' and 'the future'
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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White House seeks to bend Smithsonian to Trump's view
Speed Read The Smithsonian Institution's 21 museums are under review to ensure their content aligns with the president's interpretation of American history
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Art review: Noah Davis
Feature Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, through Aug. 31
By The Week US Published
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The First Homosexuals: The Birth of a New Identity, 1869–1939
Feature Wrightwood 659, Chicago, through Aug. 2
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Art review: Diane Arbus: Constellation
Feature Park Avenue Armory, New York City, through Aug. 17
By The Week US Published
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Selfies ban in art galleries: a sign of the times?
Talking Point Priceless art has been damaged by visitors desperate to take a snap with star attractions, leading some galleries and museums to start fighting back
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Smithsonian asserts its autonomy from Trump
speed read The DC institution defied Trump's firing of National Portrait Gallery Director Kim Sajet
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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