barnes foundation moderna museet and more awarded conservation grants 1234740171

Bank of America has awarded its 2025 Art Conservation Project grants to sixteen cultural institutions worldwide, including the Rothko Chapel in Houston, the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, and Sainte Chapelle in Paris. The grants support the conservation of diverse works such as Rembrandt's "The Blinding of Samson," William Hogarth's "A Rake's Progress," and Niki de Saint Phalle's "Tableau Tir" at Moderna Museet in Stockholm. Since 2010, the program has awarded over 275 grants across 40 countries.

At the Funeral of an Art Center

A l’enterrement d’un centre d’art

The article reports on the closure of a contemporary art center, described metaphorically as a funeral. It details the final days of the institution, the reactions from the artistic community, and the circumstances leading to its demise, such as funding cuts or policy changes.