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Catherine Pégard Appointed France’s Culture Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed his close ally Catherine Pégard as France’s new culture minister, replacing Rachida Dati, who is stepping down to run for mayor of Paris in March’s municipal elections. Pégard is far from a surprise pick. She ran the Château de Versailles for 13 years and has been Macron’s culture adviser read more
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LA Artist Judy Baca Accused of Misusing Funds For Historic Mural, French President Stung by Louvre Chaos: Morning Links for February 26, 2026
To receiveMorning Linksin your inbox every weekday,signupfor ourBreakfast with ARTnewsnewsletter. The Headlines CRACKS IN THE WALL. Ten former employees, including two managers, who worked on The Great Wall of Los Angeles public collaborative mural, allege the revered Chicano artist Judy Baca has been misusing millions of dollars in grants.Shedesigned and leads the project, and the read more
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Venice Biennale Announces Participating Artists, Christophe Leribault Poised to Replace Ousted Louvre President: Morning Links for February 25, 2026
To receiveMorning Linksin your inbox every weekday,signupfor ourBreakfast with ARTnewsnewsletter. The Headlines VENICE ROLL CALL. The Venice Biennale has officially named the artists participating in its 2026 edition opening to the public May 9 through November 22. Considered the world’s most important art exhibition, the biennale is gearing up for its 61st edition, titled “In read more
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Bard College President Leon Botstein Scrutinized for Relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
Longtime Bard College president Leon Botstein, who has helmed the influential liberal-arts school since 1975, is under fire after the release of email communications with Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, that suggest a relationship more personal than had been previously disclosed. On Monday, the New York Times reported that Botstein had read more
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Names Kristen Shepherd as New President and CEO
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts announced Thursday that it has named Kristen Shepherd as its new president and CEO. Shepherd will start in the role on February 9. Shepherd, 54, previously served as executive director and CEO at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, Florida for five and a half years. read more
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