When Hurricane Ida hit New York City in 2021, water pipes in Queens were already backed up, and the heavy rain caused severe flooding – killing 11 residents. How do these pipes work, and what made ...

What’s at stake isn’t just about money; it’s about value: who defines it, who benefits from it, and how it’s exchanged. In the late 20th century and into the early 2000s, museums relied on a value ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Author: Devon Akmon, Michigan State University Across the United States, political ...

Museums today are at the frontlines of a generational battle for accountability. In the wake of movements like #MeToo and Black Lives Matter, a wave of protests has swept through the art world in ...

The Orlando Museum of Art’s low-vision event series underscored the importance of expanding accessibility programs so that no one is excluded from the full experience of art. Courtesy Orlando Museum ...

Museums are often seen as mere repositories of art, history and culture, but their role extends far beyond preserving artifacts. They are dynamic spaces that offer visitors a chance to explore, learn ...

Across the United States, political polarization has deepened to historic levels. In a report published in May 2025, the Pew Research Center found that Americans are more divided and less trusting of ...