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A fire broke out on the evening of August 2, 2022, in the packing room of Kunsthaus Zürich, forcing the partial closure of the museum. The fire was extinguished by the Zurich professional fire brigade, and no injuries were reported.
On January 21, 2026, Kunsthaus Zürich announced that it recorded 539,953 visits in 2025, one of the highest annual totals in its history. The Marina Abramović retrospective drew 118,903 visitors (59,490 in 2025), while the permanent collection attracted 363,588.
Kunsthaus Zürich recorded over 539,500 visitors in 2025, the second-highest attendance in its history, making it the most visited art museum in Switzerland. The Marina Abramović exhibition drew nearly 120,000 visitors, the museum's most successful show in twelve years.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has spotlighted Gustave Courbet's 1866 painting "The Origin of the World" as a key work in its permanent collection.
The Musée d'Orsay displays Gustave Moreau's 1865 oil-on-wood painting "Orphée" in its permanent collection, located in Salle 59 on the museum's median level.
Claude Monet's 'Les Dindons' (1877), an oil-on-canvas painting measuring 174 by 172.5 centimeters, is part of the permanent collection of the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The work, which depicts turkeys, was executed in 1877 and bears the artist's signature and date.
The Musée d'Orsay features Claude Monet's painting 'La Rue Montorgueil, à Paris. Fête du 30 juin 1878' as a key work in its permanent collection.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has placed Vincent van Gogh's 1888 painting "La Nuit étoilée" (Starry Night) at the center of its collection narrative, emphasizing the work's serene depiction of the Rhône river at night. The oil-on-canvas, measuring 73 by 92 cm, was donated in 1975 by M. and Mme.
The Musée d'Orsay in Paris has suspended the creation of new professional accounts for tourism operators and works councils until Monday, June 1, 2026, as part of ongoing construction work that requires revised visitor access procedures.
The Musée d'Orsay and the Musée de l'Orangerie have introduced the Carte Blanche, a joint membership card granting unlimited admission to both Paris museums. The card is available in one- or two-year plans, with varying formulas and rates.
On June 25, 2026, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art highlighted its collection display along the route from the Old Villa to the Cafe, featuring works by Josef Albers, Alberto Giacometti, and El Anatsui.
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