What happened: The Courtauld Institute of Art has announced an £82 million project to transform its Grade-I listed Somerset House building in London. The four-year redevelopment will unify teaching spaces and the gallery under one roof.
Why it matters:
- Improves facilities for students and researchers in art history.
- Enhances public access and experience at the Courtauld Gallery.
MNN Take: The project aims to modernise and consolidate the Courtauld's teaching and gallery spaces, continuing efforts to preserve and adapt a historic building for contemporary use.
Sources: Guardian UK