As the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, art museums across the United States are scrambling to respond to the rapidly changing situation. Institutions of all sizes confront uncertain futures, with no clear date for when the crisis might subside. Forced to shut their doors, they are weighing difficult decisions about staffing […]

We have all been affected by the spread of the Novel Coronavirus in one way or another. The virus has clearly hit some countries and regions harder than others, but when faced by a pandemic, we are all in the same boat. As of today, many museums, science centres, schools […]

Right now during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have alternatives to what we used to enjoy doing. As we can’t go to the cinema, we can stream movies online. As we can’t go to restaurants we can get takeaway food delivered. For those of us who miss going to the theatre […]

Art Institute of Chicago and Smithsonian are among institutions that have embraced technology, and more are set to ramp up their efforts. Without knowing it, or certainly asking for it, we have all become part of a giant social science experiment: can digital platforms offer a satisfactory alternative to experiencing […]

While museums and galleries have rushed to offer more and more online experiences as their physical spaces remain closed, we discuss the ones that stand out.

It seems no industry has been immune to the interruptions caused by coronavirus and in the city that never sleeps, some of the biggest cultural institutions have had to dream up new ways to engage beyond the walls of a museum. The Museum of Modern Art (MoMa), The Met, The Guggenheim, The […]

In lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic? Closed museums offer art lovers virtual opportunities to explore works from among the world’s leading collections online.

Museums and art galleries may be physically closed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, but the virtual doors of many cultural sites in the country are wide open for visitors, thanks to technology. From using 360-degree panoramic views for virtual tours to holding online thematic sessions, among other activities, […]

Browsing art may seem of secondary importance in a prolonged period of crisis, but offering comfort and escape to the Chinese people through culture was one focus of an emergency meeting held by the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) in late January.

Technology is undeniably a big part of the world we live in today. From smartphones and social media to video streaming, technology has redefined the content we are exposed to and how we engage with it. With a large chunk of our days spent online, it comes as no surprise […]