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Work begins on new Ukraine-focused decolonisation guide for museums

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A new museum guide focused on Ukraine will be published in 2024. Developed and tested in collaboration with a range of international partners and subject experts, the guide will include case studies and examples of how curators can be more effective in cataloguing, labelling, and contextualising Ukrainian history and heritage. The guide will act as […]

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ICOM UK 2024 Conference Update – more speakers announced

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We live in an age of division and discord, with many communities riven by political differences, social inequalities and, in some cases, conflict and its legacy. This conference will explore the role of museums as important shared spaces, where differences can be ethically discussed and represented, and areas of commonality identified and valued. Hear from […]

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ICOM Announces Open Call for Director General Position (F/M/X)

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The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is pleased to announce the call for applications for the post of Director General. A key figure in leading ICOM through its next chapter, the Director General will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, maintaining effective communication between the secretariat and governance bodies, and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders.  ICOM […]

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Revision of the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums – consultation webinars

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The ICOM Standing Committee on Ethics (ETHCOM) invites ICOM members to attend the series of webinars for third third consultation in the revision of the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums. The third consultation opened on June 16, 2023, and will extend until October 31, 2023.  It builds upon the results from the first two […]

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ICOM ICDAD Annual Conference, 10-12 October 2023, Lisbon

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PALÁCIO NACIONAL DA AJUDA, Lisbon, 10-12 OCTOBER 2023 “Ornament is not only produced by criminals; it itself commits a crime,” So said architect and designer Adolf Loos in his 1910 lecture-turned-essay “Ornament and Crime,” where he described the effort in designing and creating ornaments as superfluous and wasteful and helped to set the stage for the […]

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IAASF Conference 2023 – Info and Discount Code

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The IAASF Conference 2023 is returning to County Durham this September on the theme ‘Protecting Cultural Venues During Uncertain Times’ following the impact war and conflict has had on the cultural sector in Ukraine. This year’s event is being held at Redworth Hall Hotel, County Durham from the 11th to the 13th of September 2023, […]

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Call for papers – ICOM UK Student & Emerging Professionals Online Conference

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Crafting Experiences in Museums: Physical or Digital? ICOM UK Student & Emerging Professionals Conference, online, 7 December 2023 The conference is being organised as part of the ICOM UK Student and Emerging Professionals offering. We are seeking to develop a space for students and emerging professionals to engage with other museum professionals through conversations and […]

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Report on link between democracy and culture

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The European Commission has published the report “Culture and Democracy, the evidence – how citizens’ participation in cultural activities enhances civic engagement, democracy and social cohesion”. The report shows that those participating regularly in cultural activities are more likely to vote, volunteer and participate in community activities, projects and organisations. It maps and analyses the […]

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ICOM ICME Annual Conference – call for papers

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ICME 2023 Annual ConferenceMuseums and Change: Transforming Our Institutions for the Future December 03-07, 2023Museum of Ethnography, Budapest-Hungary ICOM-ICME (International Committee for Museums and Collections of Ethnography) is delighted to share the Call for Papers for its upcoming ICME 2023 Annual Conference – Museums and Change: Transforming Our Institutions for the Future. This conference has been organised […]

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