Fallingwater conservation project addresses leaks and climate resilience
A $7 million conservation project at Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has successfully addressed longstanding leaking issues and prepared the structure for climate change. The three-year effort, led by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, focuses on repairing engineering flaws in the house, which was completed in 1939, while ensuring that no aesthetic changes are made to its exterior. The project is set for completion in April 2026.
Tate Announces 2027 Exhibition Program Featuring Major Artists
Tate has announced its exhibition program for 2027, featuring major shows dedicated to Claude Monet, Edvard Munch, and a double celebration of David Hockney's 90th birthday. The program will include Tate Modern's first Monet exhibition, titled 'Monet: Painting in Time,' and a large-scale multimedia installation by Hockney in the Turbine Hall, alongside exhibitions by contemporary artists Sonia Boyce and Lynda Benglis. Karin Hindsbo, the interim director, emphasized the program's global and historical scope, reflecting a deep appreciation for artists.
New York Academy of Art donates $65,900 to nonprofit
The New York Academy of Art announced it will donate $65,900 linked to Jeffrey Epstein to Girls Educational and Mentoring Services, a nonprofit supporting survivors of sex trafficking. This follows previous donations totaling $30,000 made to the same organization in 2020. The Academy acknowledged its past association with Epstein, who served on its board from 1987 to 1994, and plans to establish an ethics committee to review its donor policies.
