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Cardiff Museum’s Survival Crisis | Art News
Cardiff’s National Museum is on the brink of a four-year closure as its aging building crumbles—its chief executive calls its survival a “mini miracle.” With every part needing urgent repairs and seven sites to maintain, the museum’s budget is stretched thin. Critics blame “decolonising” projects for neglect, but the museum clarifies those funds came from revenue, not capital. Meanwhile, the Slate Museum is undergoing a major redevelopment until 2028, and staff are exploring a “museum on the move” to keep culture alive. Union leaders fear job losses, but museum leadership vows to prioritize…
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