Serious concerns from Alma regarding the development of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art planning

The Alma movement is expressing serious concerns regarding the planning and implementation of cultural policy in Cyprus. The announcement focuses on the sudden renaming of the SPEL Gallery into the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Critics argue that this decision was made overnight without any prior consultation with the Advisory Committee or the artistic community. Furthermore, the movement highlights the lack of a comprehensive strategic plan or public justification for this significant change. Alma emphasizes that cultural development should not rely on fragmented actions, hasty renamings, and mere communication tactics. Finally, they call for professional management and a substantive dialogue with society to ensure a long-term vision for the arts.