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There should be a place for Australian art – and artists – in China-Australia diplomacy

On the wall to the left of the door to the central hall of the National Museum of China, Beijing, is a panel saying it works “under the guidance of Xi Jinping thought on culture”. Across Tiananmen Square in front of the museum is the gateway to the Forbidden City,…

The Conversation

From Crater Crescent to Canberra: Mr Squiggle gets a new home at the National Museum of Australia

The original pencil-nosed puppet and objects including fellow puppets, artworks, scripts, costumes and more have become part of the National Historical Collection

The Guardian - AU

Mr Squiggle, the man from the moon, lands at the National Museum

The iconic children's character will be on show from May 16.

The Canberra Times

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India to display relics of Lord Buddha in Thailand

India will hold an exposition of some of the relics of Lord Buddha, which are in its possession, in Thailand.

The Hindu

Nepal Repatriates Stolen Hindu Deity Statues in Global Effort

Learn about the repatriation of stolen Hindu idols to Nepal, as part of a global effort to return cultural artifacts to their countries of origin.

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What to do in Canberra during the January 26 long weekend

A chance to take part in special community events.

The Canberra Times

Artes Mundi 10 review – an exotic plunge into broken, borderless worlds

From the marshlands of Iraq to a beach in Bougainville, this Wales-wide art extravaganza feels like a passport to the entire planet

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Vikings had windows, another shift away from their image as barbaric Norsemen, Danish museum says

Vikings had windows — usually only associated with medieval churches and castles — meaning Norsemen dignitaries sat in rooms lit up by apertures with glass

The Independent UK

11 of the best things to do in Qatar

Looking for something different on your next Middle East holiday? Here’s how to see the best of this desert country

The Independent UK

Sudan officials fear for historical artefacts threatened by fighting

Warring factions urged to preserve heritage after video clip appears to show fighters raiding Khartoum museum

The Guardian - UK

Deadly silica dust contaminates museum collection

Part of the National Museum of Australia's collection has been stored next to a concrete factory and contaminated with deadly silica dust.

The New Daily

The new National Folk Festival boss is a dog-loving, vintage-car driving, community-vibing force of nature

She plans to increase the offering for families at the festival.

The Canberra Times

Outgoing National Museum of Australia director pushes for institutions to 'be honest' about Indigenous history

As he announces his resignation, National Museum of Australia director Mathew Trinca urges historical institutions to "be honest" about the conflicts that marked Australia's colonisation.

ABC News

New Tate Modern Director announced as Karin Hindsbo, Director of the National Museum in Oslo

Hindsbo oversaw a major consolidation of five national organisations in Norway, so knows a thing or two about big venues

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The First Nations artists who defined 'belonging' for new exhibition

"What we have here is an incredible survey of time and place."

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