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March 29, 2025
<p>The heirs and great-grandchildren of Jewish Belgian art collector Samuel Hartveld are set to receive a painting by Henry Gibbs currently in the collection of the Tate.</p><p><br></p><p>The Henry Gibbs artwork, ‘Aeneas and his Family Fleeing Burning Troy’, is currently held by the Tate Museum, which acquired it in 1994 without knowledge of its complete provenance. </p><p>The Spoliation Advisory Panel, a UK government body, recommended the painting's return after a claim was made by trustees for Hartveld's heirs. </p><p>This decision highlights the panel's role in restituting cultural property lost during the Nazi era and acknowledges the Tate's cooperation in this process.</p>
March 29, 2025
<p>British Airways has announced a significant upgrade to its in-flight wine selection, particularly focusing on prestige cuvée English sparkling wines. </p><p>The airline will be the first to serve these top-tier English wines in its First cabin, partnering with renowned producers like Nyetimber and Gusbourne. </p><p>Club World (business class) passengers will also see an enhanced selection of English sparkling wines, offered on a rotating basis. Furthermore, First class will feature the return of beloved Champagnes alongside new prestigious options. This initiative is part of British Airways' broader £7 billion investment in customer experience and involves specialised wine training for cabin crew.</p>
March 28, 2025
<p>The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has announced the appointment of Christophe Cherix as its next David Rockefeller Director, commencing in September 2025. </p><p>Cherix, who has been with MoMA since 2007 and currently serves as The Robert Lehman Foundation Chief Curator of Drawings and Prints, will succeed Glenn D. Lowry after a six-month international search. </p><p>MoMA's board members highlighted Cherix's curatorial expertise, understanding of the museum's collection, and steady leadership as key factors in their unanimous decision. </p><p>Cherix expressed his commitment to supporting the museum's staff and its ongoing engagement with new art forms and diverse audiences as it approaches its centennial. Both the outgoing director, Glenn D. Lowry, and MoMA's board expressed their enthusiasm for Cherix's appointment and look forward to a smooth transition. </p><p>Cherix's impressive exhibition history and his role in acquiring significant collections for MoMA further underscore his qualifications for the directorship.</p>
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