The envisioned state museum project in Rajasthan, meant to showcase hundreds of rare artifacts chronicling the region's artistic and royal heritage, has languished, imperiling a significant collection now susceptible to neglect within the historic Old Vidhan Sabha building.
Following the "Louvre-Nouvelle Renaissance" competition, Selldorf Architects and Studios Architecture Paris were selected to lead the $1 billion expansion, their proposal lauded for integrating public welcome, circulation, and landscape within the museum's historic setting.
Bvlgari's unprecedented long-term role as the Venice Biennale's exclusive partner, formalized through its new Fondazione, debuts with dedicated exhibition initiatives showcasing site-specific installations by Lotus L. Kang at the Giardini and conceptual works by Monia Ben Hamouda and Lara Favaretto at the Biblioteca Marciana.
Selected from a competitive international field, STUDIOS Architecture Paris and Selldorf Architects will address visitor congestion and security at the Louvre by introducing new entrances, a dedicated Mona Lisa gallery, and reactivating historical axes.
Hong Kong’s nascent M+ will embark on a multi-year collaborative venture with the venerable Centre Pompidou, featuring co-organized exhibitions and a research fellowship, significantly expanding its international reach during the Parisian institution’s renovation period.
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