Tag: Museum

National Museum of African American History and Culture To Observe 160th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation Issued by President Lincoln

Museum To Host a Special Screening and Panel Discussion of the New Documentary Descendant Jan. 7, 2023 WEBWIRE – Thursday, December 29, 2022 The Smithsonians National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is recognizing the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. In honor of this important moment, the museum encourages visitors to reflect on the words featured in early copies of a handheld pamphlet of the Emancipation Proclamation, an original signed copy of President Abraham Lincolns Executive Order and an original handwritten signed copy of the 13th Amendment, all on display in the museums Slavery and Freedom exhibition. ... Read more

The Guggenheim Museum Presents “Gego: Measuring Infinity”

This major retrospective will offer a fully integrated view of the influential German-Venezuelan artist and her distinctive approach to the language of abstraction. NEW YORK, NY – WEBWIRE – Monday, November 28, 2022 Exhibition: Gego: Measuring Infinity Venue: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York Location: Rotunda levels 1 through 5 and High Gallery Date: March 31, 2023–September 12, 2023 A major retrospective devoted to the work of Gego, or Gertrud Goldschmidt (b. 1912, Hamburg; d. 1994, Caracas), will be presented at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum from March 31, 2023, through September 12, ... Read more

The National Museum organises special exhibition “Power, Patronage, and Piety – Celebrating Womanhood” on International Women’s Day

The National Museum, New Delhi celebrated International Women’s Day 2022 by organising a special Exhibition titled “Power, Patronage, and Piety – Celebrating Womanhood”. The exhibition was inaugurated by Joint Secretary of Ministry of Culture, Government of India Smt. Lily Pandeya in the presence of Shri Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, Director General, National Museum, New Delhi. This exhibition focuses on examining the traditional notions of Power, Patronage, and Piety through the lens of feminity. The three constructs have often been associated with masculinity in the well-worn grooves of religious and historic discourses. Celebrating International ... Read more

National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai reopens for public

Ministry of Information & Broadcasting National Museum of Indian Cinema in Mumbai reopens for public Union Minister of State for I&B Dr. L Murugan visits the Museum Posted On: 26 FEB 2022 4:41PM by PIB Mumbai Mumbai | February 26, 2022 A good news for cine-enthusiasts of Mumbai and the visitors to the city.  The National Museum of Indian Cinema  (NMIC),  that had remained closed during the Covid pandemic,  has reopened to public. The Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Dr. L ... Read more

Hong Kong – Hong Kong Heritage Museum to feature legendary story of martial arts superstar Bruce Lee (with photos)

Hong Kong Heritage Museum to feature legendary story of martial arts superstar Bruce Lee (with photos) ******************************************************************************************      The exhibition ​”A Man Beyond the Ordinary: Bruce Lee” will be held from November 28 (Sunday) at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM) to showcase around 400 items of Bruce Lee memorabilia and photos, which will enable visitors to look back at the legend of the internationally famous martial arts superstar.        The internationally renowned megastar Lee (1940–1973) was born Lee Jun-fon. He combined various schools of martial arts to create what is known as Jeet Kune Do, and his martial arts movies ... Read more