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1,324,221 people visited the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum in 2023 As a highlight, in 2023 the Museum has recovered the number of pre-pandemic foreign visitors. They now account for 60% of total visitors (10% more than in 2022). By percentages, 16% of the total public came from France, 7% from Germany, 6% from Great Britain, 6% from the United States, and 4% from Italy. Within Spain, most visitors came from the Basque Country, which accounts for 13% of the total, followed by 5% from Madrid and 5% from Catalonia. https://lnkd.in/gp7egmDw.

The total number of #visitors to the top 100 #artmuseums in the world has bounced back to 176M, but is still 23% (or 54M) lower than in 2019, before the #Covid19 #pandemic, when it had reached 230M, according to The Art Newspaper Annual #Survey on 2023 Visitor #Attendance. In the last 5 years the total number of visitors has changed as follows: • 2019: 230M • 2020: 54M (-77% yoy) • 2021: 71M ( 31%) • 2022: 141M ( 99%) • 2023: 176M ( 25%) The following museums based in the US are included in the survey: - The Metropolitan Museum of Art reported 5.4M visitors or 10% vs. 2019 - National Gallery of Art of Washington 3.9M or -6% - The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) of New York 2.8M or 43% - Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture of Washington 1.6M or -20% - Art Institute of Chicago 1.3M or -21% - J. Paul Getty Trust of Los Angeles 1.3M or -13% - National Portrait Gallery/Smithsonian American Art Museum of Washington 1.2M or -31% - M. H. de Young Memorial Museum of San Francisco 1M or -7% - Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Arts of Houston 1M or -20% - Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Arts of Boston 953K or -25% - Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) 902K or -7% - The Broad of Los Angeles 896K or -2% - Guggenheim Museum of New York 861K or -33% - Whitney Museum of American Art of New York 768K or -26% - National Museum of the American Indian of Washington 701K or 101% - Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland 685K or -10% #museum #museums #institutions #community #fundraising #experience #art #arts #culture #nonprofit Autry Museum of the American West Western Museums Association (WMA) American Alliance of Museums CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS SoCal Museums MuseumWeek The Art Newspaper ARTnews Artnews.lt Luiss Business School Luiss Guido Carli University

The #ArtNewspaper has reported that #visitor numbers at the world’s largest #museums of art have largely returned to their #pre-pandemic levels. The #Covid-19 pandemic caused museum visitor numbers to plummet across the world as #institutions shut their doors and people were forced to stay inside. The number of people visiting the most-visited 100 museums fell from 230 million in 2019, the last full pre-pandemic year, to just 54m in 2020. Since then we have seen a slow recovery, with 71m #visitors in 2021 and 141m in 2022. Although the total number of visitors to the top 100 museums was 176 million in 2023, the survey shows that many of the world’s largest museums are now close to their 2019 visitor numbers. The Musée du Louvre in #Paris is once again the most-visited museum in the world with 8.9 million visitors, just 8% below its 2019 figure. The The British Museum in #London had 5.8 million visitors (7% down on 2019), the #PradoMuseum in #Madrid 3.3 million (5% down) and the #VaticanMuseums in #Rome 6.8 million (2% down). https://lnkd.in/gjRUwxMu #museum #museums #institutions #community #fundraising #experience #art #arts #culture #nonprofit #artificialintelligence Autry Museum of the American West Western Museums Association (WMA) American Alliance of Museums CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS Museums Association SoCal Museums MuseumWeek The Art Newspaper ARTnews Artnews.lt Luiss Business School Luiss Guido Carli University

Of course this art is crazy. What art is not crazy? When it's not crazy it's not art. Jean Dubuffet Obviously by 1945 the world was also crazy and there were many who questioned the processes and genealogies of creators authenticated as artists.  If we listen to Dubuffet, as to anyone else who has arguments to define concepts based on experiences and observations, we arrive at one of the possible questions, we can all be creators of art: Social art, urban art in the street or in galleries?  Where to find it? Although perhaps the question is where we can experience the sensation/reflection/experience that art awakens in us. As a game for the intellect, for our own existence... we keep asking ourselves and questioning the evolution or involution that the manifestations (with the tools incorporated in this era, pose us). #artbrut #landart #urbanart https://lnkd.in/ditTEWiB and if you have time check this (https://lnkd.in/d9rnqXkM)

What is tactile art and why is it so important? Tactile art exhibitions are curated displays of artworks that are specifically designed to be experienced through the sense of touch rather than, or in addition to, sight. These exhibitions are created to make art accessible to individuals who are visually impaired or blind. Tactile art allows people to explore and appreciate artworks through the sense of touch, providing a multi-sensory experience that goes beyond traditional visual engagement. Below are just three of the key reasons why tactile art is so important and why more art exhibitions should consider sensory and tactile art as an addition to their art portfolios. We’ll be adding additional reasons in future posts, so stay tuned!  1. Advocacy for inclusive design Tactile art exhibitions serve as a powerful advocacy tool for inclusion and inclusive design. By showcasing the importance and impact of tactile experiences, these exhibitions encourage institutions to adopt more accessible and inclusive approaches to art and culture. 2. Empowerment and independence The use of tactile artwork is a fantastic way to foster independence among visitors who are either visually impaired or blind. By including exhibits that they can enjoy without the assistance of others, the exhibitor is promoting a fair and equal exhibition and an event that can contribute to a person's sense of empowerment and self-confidence. 3.  Educational purposes Tactile art also offers visually impaired and blind users the opportunity to learn and interact. For example, with the Timisoara4all project “Feel the City”, visitors can discover more about the city around them, through the medium of touch. The same can be said for historical artifacts, cultural pieces of equipment, and more. We would love it if you chose to find out more about our exhibition “Feel the City” in Timisoara. You can visit our website at timisoara4all.eu #CEDRomania #Timisoara4All #CityForAll #FeelTheCity #SimteOrasul #OrasulCareSeSimte #ArtEchoApp #TimisoaraDisabilityFriendly #Timisoara2023 #GrowTimisoara2023 #RomaniaAccesibila #InovareAccesibilitate #AccessibleRomania #AccessibleRO #ROAccessTourism #EUAccessTourism #AudaraApp #AccessibleTourism #AccessibleMuseum #TurismAccesibil #MuzeuAccesibil #CulturaPentruToti

Opinion: Balancing Access and Revenue in India's Museums. The Louvre's decision to increase entrance fees by 29% ahead of the #ParisOlympics sparks concerns about visitor expenses. As India aims to boost museum engagement and #revenue, a strategic approach is key. Prioritize affordable access, leverage technology for #VirtualExperiences, and explore partnerships to enhance cultural offerings without burdening visitors. Let's chart a sustainable course for India's museums! 🇮🇳✨ #MuseumEngagement #CulturalAccess #RevenueStrategy #IndianMuseums #CulturalHeritage https://lnkd.in/dP-tM9Zr

Annabel Keenan's article on Artsy, "10 Must-See Museum Exhibitions in 2024," presents an intriguing forecast of the year's artistic landscape. The article not only highlights the diversity and richness of global art but also reflects the evolving nature of museum curation in addressing contemporary issues. Keenan’s selections for 2024 are compelling, showcasing a mix of historical retrospectives and contemporary interrogations. For example, Anselm Kiefer's "Fallen Angels" at the Palazzo Strozzi promises to be a powerful exploration of Germany's cultural identity post-World War II. Kiefer's use of materials like charcoal and clay to evoke nature and heavy metals for industry is not just an artistic choice but a commentary on the darkness of the nation's past. Similarly, "Paris 1874: Inventing Impressionism" at Musée d’Orsay and National Gallery of Art is a nod to the revolutionary spirit of the Impressionists. This exhibition contextualizes the movement within its historical and political milieu, reminding us how art is often a response to its times. Claude Monet's "Impression, soleil levant" is not just a visual treat but also a symbol of a groundbreaking shift in art history.

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