The cover story is about the reopening of the National Museum of Iraq
after it was ransacked 5 years ago.
Among the cultural policy news on page 4:
- The British Prime Minister calls on cultural institutions of the
United Kingdom to promote a greater understanding for the Islamic and
Muslim heritage.
- The president of the Russian Academy of the Arts published an open
letter calling on President Putin to stay in office after his term comes
to an end next March - it seems he was forced to do so.
Also of interest:
- the British artist Perry about the tackling of
Islam in art works. He points out that censorship is based on fear, not
sensitivities towards minorities (p.30).
- the German artist Schütte about the role of art in public spaces
(p.37).
Also included: the dossier
What's on providing information on activities of museums and
galleries, fairs, auctions and so on worldwide.
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