Decolonisation has become an important global debate. Much has been done in UK museums, galleries, libraries, archives and universities to uncover and address deep-rooted colonial views. Work in the UK has largely focussed on the legacy of the British Empire, but Russia’s war in Ukraine has revealed other sides to colonial power. One colonial narrative […]
This article was first published by The Guardian An American man has returned 19 antiquities to the four countries they came from after reading reports in the Guardian about the repatriation of looted antiquities. John Gomperts, who lives in Washington, realised that the ancient pieces worth up to £80,000 – including two seventh- and eighth-century […]
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This article was first published by NEMO. The Climate Heritage Network (CHN) has published a platform to offer an overview of how they will amplify arts, culture and heritage voices around COP27, the 2022 edition of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The high-level climate conference is taking place from 6-18 November in Sharm […]
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This article was first published by DW In recent weeks, climate activists have protested not only on the streets of Europe but also in its museums, defacing famous paintings in London, Paris, the Hague and Berlin with mashed potatoes, tomato soup, and red paint. None of the paintings were permanently damaged as all had been covered with plastic or […]
This article was first published by OCULA. The exhibition Botticelli to Van Gogh: Masterpieces from the National Gallery will tour Asia in 2023 and 2024. It will make its first stop at Shanghai Museum from 17 January to 7 May 2023 before heading to two other venues that have yet to be announced. Dr Gabriele Finaldi, Director […]
This programme is a collaboration between Art Fund and the US-based Association of Art Museum Curators Foundation, to enable UK curators to travel, network and deepen international relationships through creating opportunities for genuine exchange and learning. The Association of Art Museum Curators (AAMC) Foundation Engagement Programme for International Curators (EPIC) fosters exchange and partnership between […]
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The new ICOM UK membership site is now open for 2023 membership renewals and applications. We would like to thank all of our members for their continued support. ICOM UK members were sent an email via Mailchimp on Tuesday 8 November with instructions on how to renew their membership. Another reminder email will be sent […]
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Decolonisation has become an important global debate. Much has been done in UK museums, galleries, libraries, archives and universities to uncover and address deep-rooted colonial views. Work in the UK has largely focussed on the legacy of the British Empire, but Russia’s war in Ukraine has revealed other sides to colonial power. One colonial narrative […]
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On 22 September 2022, Tabea Leukhardt, Collective for future culture, delivered a free NEMO Webinar focused on sustainability in museums and how museums can transition to sustainability in a holistic, credible and future-oriented way. The recording is now available to be watched online. Museums have always been initiators of change – they convey attitudes, values, […]
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