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The 'Age of Enlightenment' (and of reforms) is narrated through some 150 works set up in the ground floor rooms of the Gallery, with masterpieces by Goya, Tiepolo, Canaletto, Vigée Le Brun, Liotard, and Mengs: many never seen before, others hidden for over a decade due to the work to extend the exhibition route.

And not only that: there is also the impressive painting by the French master Pierre Subleyras, recently acquired and 'restored live' during the exhibition. And more: the Cabinet of Erotic Antiquities, reconstructed according to the fashion of the time, and spectacular views painted of iconic places on the Grand Tour.

Director Simone Verde: "We tell the story of a complex century through its aesthetic culture and at the same time the transformation of the Uffizi Galleries into Europe's first modern museum".

Bowers Museum and the Shanghai Museum officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, February 28,2025 at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, California. This landmark agreement establishes a framework for ongoing collaboration between the two prestigious institutions, strengthening cultural ties between the United States and China.

Organized in celebration of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, this exhibition offers a fresh perspective on the history of Japanese art through the lens of international cultural exchange.
Throughout history, the people of the Japanese archipelago have engaged with foreign cultures through maritime interactions, and these encounters have inspired the creation of countless art objects. Each work stands as a testament to the rich “melting pot” of influences that came together within Japan, blending ideas and traditions from across time and space to shape a distinctive, perhaps even miraculous, cultural legacy.
The exhibition showcases approximately 200 carefully selected cultural treasures, including paintings, sculptures, calligraphy, works of decorative and applied art, prints, and more. They range from archaeological artifacts of the Yayoi and Kofun periods to modern works from the Meiji period. Collectively, these objects underscore the profound influence of cross-cultural interactions on Japan’s artistic heritage.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has made this exhibition possible, especially the owners of these treasured artworks and cultural properties. We are also deeply grateful to the many individuals and organizations whose generous support and collaboration have been instrumental in bringing this vision to fruition.

In zahlreichen Museen in ganz Deutschland wird am Sonntag, 18. Mai, der „Internationale Museumstag“ gefeiert. Auch Schloss Bruchsal, das Deutsche Musikautomaten-Museum und das Städtische Museum Bruchsal sind beim Aktionstag dabei. Unter dem Motto „Baden-Württemberg spinnt“ bieten sie drei verschiedene Führungen an, die die Gäste in die Vergangenheit des Schlosses, der Stadt und die Musikgeschichte eintauchen lassen.

Today, Imperial War Museums (IWM) and DCMS are inviting schoolchildren and young people across the UK to learn about the Second World War, by delving into their own family history to discover the letters sent by their relatives to loved ones.