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Banksy and Warhol exhibitions set to launch Amsterdam’s newest gallery in style

BY Alice Davis | 29 Mar 2016

Amsterdam will add to its standout range of cultural attractions when the Modern Contemporary Museum (Moco) opens its doors in early April, kicking off with a crowd- pulling Banksy exhibition.

IP acquisitions key for Disney growth, says Iger

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Mar 2016

Disney chair Bob Iger has said that the company’s acquired IPs play a big role in delivering large returns on investments into its theme parks.

UK home for rugby league proposed with national museum

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2016

Plans for a national museum dedicated to rugby league could come to the UK as early as 2020, with a feasibility study now commissioned to find a permanent home for the sport’s rich heritage.

DCMS white paper pledges culture for the masses

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2016

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released a white paper on culture, outlining the government’s vision, strategy and proposals for the UK’s cultural sectors.

California's Aquarium of the Pacific plans US$53m expansion

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2016

Long Beach, California’s Aquarium of the Pacific has announced plans for a US$53m (€47.3m, £37.4m) expansion of its facility, adding a new wing and an immersive theatre by 2018.

Martha Tedeschi named new director of Harvard's Art Museums

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Mar 2016

Harvard University has named the Art Institute of Chicago’s Martha Tedeschi as new director of its art museums.

Artist transforms Uluru with sea of light installation

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Mar 2016

Artist Bruce Munro has created a gigantic art installation at the foot of Uluru in Australia, using 50,000 solar-powered flowers to create a sea of colour at the cultural landmark.

Abandoned socialist landmark in Montenegro to be revitalised as urban space

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Mar 2016

A design collective made up of SADAR+VUGA, HHF architekten and local consultant Archicon have been selected for the redevelopment of a project in Montenegro, which is to be turned into an urban space after being abandoned in 1989.

David Adjaye leads top team of international artists to create 30ft Art Wall for Newark

BY Kim Megson | 23 Mar 2016

British architect David Adjaye is collaborating with an energy company, a team of top international artists and the City of Newark to create a 30ft high ‘Art Wall’ for the US metropolis.

Six Flags announces Asian expansion plans with Vietnam parks

BY Tom Anstey | 22 Mar 2016

Six Flags has announced plans to open two of its parks in Vietnam, expanding its Asian footprint.

SeaWorld creative added to ethics panel for TEA Summit

BY Tom Anstey | 22 Mar 2016

Anthony Esparza, chief creative officer (CCO) at SeaWorld, has been added to the lineup for the TEA’s annual summit next week.

Aedas reach construction milestone in Shanghai World Centre leisure complex

BY Kim Megson | 22 Mar 2016

Internationals architectural practice Aedas have completed their first building for the forthcoming Hongqiao World Centre in Shanghai, which will be a major mixed-use leisure complex for China’s biggest city.

VR worth more than a billion in 2016, says Deloitte's Digital Predictions study

BY Tom Anstey | 22 Mar 2016

Virtual reality will enjoy its first billion-dollar year in 2016, providing new opportunities to businesses that want to create more immersive experiences for consumers, according to a new study.

Guantánamo Bay 'peace park' could unify US and Cuba

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Mar 2016

A new scientific paper has suggested that the infamous Guantánamo Bay detention facility should be turned into a science lab and peace park in an effort to solidify US-Cuba relations and maintain Cuba’s natural ecosystem.

Wembley Theatre to create new model of immersive, ready-to-assemble cultural hubs

BY Kim Megson | 21 Mar 2016

The creative director of Flanagan Lawrence has told CLAD about the British studio’s design for a ready-to-assemble theatre, which can be used to quickly and efficiently build cultural hubs around the world for urban regeneration schemes.

Bjarke Ingels explains BIG's 'holistic' EuropaCity designs

BY Kim Megson | 21 Mar 2016

Bjarke Ingels has shed more light on his designs for EuropaCity, the huge leisure development planned for the outskirts of Paris.

New exhibition powered by the elements to debut on rooftop of Amsterdam's NEMO next month

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Mar 2016

Amsterdam’s Science Centre NEMO is preparing to debut its rooftop Energetica exhibition, turning the space into an interactive, innovative experience to show visitors how to use the power of the elements to generate energy.

Analysts predict SeaWorld shares will jump more than 50 per cent in the next year

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Mar 2016

Stock analysts have predicted a positive year for SeaWorld, with shares in the company expected to rise as high in value as US$27 (€24, £19) in the next year.

'Rolls Royce of rollercoasters' perfect for Galactica, says creator of ride's VR

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Mar 2016

The designer of Alton Towers’ new virtual reality rollercoaster – the first to come to the UK – has told Attractions Management exclusive new details about the rebranded Galactica ride.

Iconic Marcel Breuer gallery re-opens today to showcase Metropolitan Museum's contemporary art

BY Kim Megson | 18 Mar 2016

New York’s iconic Met Breuer building re-opens today (18 March) following a period of renovation to recreate Hungarian architect Marcel Breuer’s original vision for the structure – which will house some of the world’s finest modern and contemporary art works.

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3802 to 3821 of 9730 news stories

Banksy and Warhol exhibitions set to launch Amsterdam’s newest gallery in style

BY Alice Davis | 29 Mar 2016

Amsterdam will add to its standout range of cultural attractions when the Modern Contemporary Museum (Moco) opens its doors in early April, kicking off with a crowd- pulling Banksy exhibition.

IP acquisitions key for Disney growth, says Iger

BY Tom Anstey | 29 Mar 2016

Disney chair Bob Iger has said that the company’s acquired IPs play a big role in delivering large returns on investments into its theme parks.

UK home for rugby league proposed with national museum

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2016

Plans for a national museum dedicated to rugby league could come to the UK as early as 2020, with a feasibility study now commissioned to find a permanent home for the sport’s rich heritage.

DCMS white paper pledges culture for the masses

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2016

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has released a white paper on culture, outlining the government’s vision, strategy and proposals for the UK’s cultural sectors.

California's Aquarium of the Pacific plans US$53m expansion

BY Tom Anstey | 24 Mar 2016

Long Beach, California’s Aquarium of the Pacific has announced plans for a US$53m (€47.3m, £37.4m) expansion of its facility, adding a new wing and an immersive theatre by 2018.

Martha Tedeschi named new director of Harvard's Art Museums

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Mar 2016

Harvard University has named the Art Institute of Chicago’s Martha Tedeschi as new director of its art museums.

Artist transforms Uluru with sea of light installation

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Mar 2016

Artist Bruce Munro has created a gigantic art installation at the foot of Uluru in Australia, using 50,000 solar-powered flowers to create a sea of colour at the cultural landmark.

Abandoned socialist landmark in Montenegro to be revitalised as urban space

BY Tom Anstey | 23 Mar 2016

David Adjaye leads top team of international artists to create 30ft Art Wall for Newark

BY Kim Megson | 23 Mar 2016

British architect David Adjaye is collaborating with an energy company, a team of top international artists and the City of Newark to create a 30ft high ‘Art Wall’ for the US metropolis.

Six Flags announces Asian expansion plans with Vietnam parks

BY Tom Anstey | 22 Mar 2016

Six Flags has announced plans to open two of its parks in Vietnam, expanding its Asian footprint.

SeaWorld creative added to ethics panel for TEA Summit

BY Tom Anstey | 22 Mar 2016

Anthony Esparza, chief creative officer (CCO) at SeaWorld, has been added to the lineup for the TEA’s annual summit next week.

Aedas reach construction milestone in Shanghai World Centre leisure complex

BY Kim Megson | 22 Mar 2016

VR worth more than a billion in 2016, says Deloitte's Digital Predictions study

BY Tom Anstey | 22 Mar 2016

Virtual reality will enjoy its first billion-dollar year in 2016, providing new opportunities to businesses that want to create more immersive experiences for consumers, according to a new study.

Guantánamo Bay 'peace park' could unify US and Cuba

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Mar 2016

Wembley Theatre to create new model of immersive, ready-to-assemble cultural hubs

BY Kim Megson | 21 Mar 2016

Bjarke Ingels explains BIG's 'holistic' EuropaCity designs

BY Kim Megson | 21 Mar 2016

Bjarke Ingels has shed more light on his designs for EuropaCity, the huge leisure development planned for the outskirts of Paris.

New exhibition powered by the elements to debut on rooftop of Amsterdam's NEMO next month

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Mar 2016

Analysts predict SeaWorld shares will jump more than 50 per cent in the next year

BY Tom Anstey | 21 Mar 2016

Stock analysts have predicted a positive year for SeaWorld, with shares in the company expected to rise as high in value as US$27 (€24, £19) in the next year.

'Rolls Royce of rollercoasters' perfect for Galactica, says creator of ride's VR

BY Tom Anstey | 18 Mar 2016

The designer of Alton Towers’ new virtual reality rollercoaster – the first to come to the UK – has told Attractions Management exclusive new details about the rebranded Galactica ride.

Iconic Marcel Breuer gallery re-opens today to showcase Metropolitan Museum's contemporary art

BY Kim Megson | 18 Mar 2016

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