Museums

October 7, 2025

Cheech Marin Speaks About His Love for Chicano Art and the Collection That Led to a Thriving Museum [Interview]

For most people, Cheech Marin is known as part of the comedic duo Cheech & Chong, who were at the peak of their fame in the 70s and 80s. But for the art world, Marin has long been one of the greatest patrons of Chicano art. This artistic movement has its roots in the plight of Mexican Americans in American society, taking a stand against racism, oppression, and class disparity.

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August 31, 2025

Subterranean Natural History Museum Is Draped With Landscaped Ribbons That Blend Into the Forest

Whether designing a baseball stadium, ballet theater, or museum, BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) always has something up its sleeve. The Hungarian Natural History Museum is no exception. BIG won an international competition to design the 23,000-square-meter institution thanks to its innovative concept that sees three landscaped ribbons creating a new space for science. Set in the Great Forest of Hungary’s second-largest city, Debrecen, the future museum will rise from the forest floor.

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August 16, 2025

Foster + Partners Design a Museum in Abu Dhabi That’s a Thorough Look at Emirati History and Culture

A soaring new museum is bringing a spirited, futuristic touch to the Abu Dhabi skyline. The Zayed National Museum, bound to become a landmark of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is under construction and will open later in 2025. Designed by Foster + Partners, the museum plans to be a thorough repository of the nation’s past and present while looking ahead through its cutting-edge design.

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June 24, 2025

The Netherlands Returns 119 Looted Historical Bronze Artworks to Nigeria

Over the last few years, museums around the world have vowed to return artwork and artifacts that were looted from their places of origin. The latest institution to fulfill their promise is the Wereldmuseum, in the Dutch city of Leiden. In tandem with the government of the Netherlands, they've returned 119 stolen artifacts, known as Benin Bronzes, to Nigeria.

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