This article was first published by The Art NewspaperFollowing a five-year absence, one of the founding members of the UN’s cultural agency is readmitted as the organisation’s 194th member state. The United States has officially rejoined the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) after a five-year absence. The country is now the 194th […]
This article was first published by Conde Nast Traveler There’s a reason Beyonce and Jay-Z, and then the cast of Netflix’s Lupin brought their talents to the Louvre: it’s the most visited—and arguably the most iconic—museum in the world. But they could have taken up residence at a number of the city’s storied art institutions and […]
The State of Museum Ethics Today Date: Thursday 27 July 2023 Time: 4 – 5.30pm (UK time) In 2023, several museum sector organisations are reworking their Codes of Ethics in response to “changing conditions, values and ideas.” This rare moment of synchronous rethinking about the codified ethics of the profession offers a valuable opportunity to […]
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This article was first published by the Museums Association. The Burrell Collection in Glasgow has been named Art Fund Museum of the Year 2023. The venue, which reopened in 2022 after an extensive £68m redevelopment, was announced as the winner of the world’s largest museum prize at a ceremony at the British Museum in London […]
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In the new episode of ‘Museums and Chill’, ICOM welcomes Kate, the mind behind Museum Drip. Join Kate and ICOM as they discuss the importance of creating a more welcoming museum experience. Kate talks about how museums can embrace inclusivity and create spaces that cater to the needs of diverse audiences. She explores the significance […]
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This article was first published by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). The 2023 Annual National Snapshot of United States Museums survey, conducted by AAM and Wilkening Consulting, was fielded March-April, 2023. Over 300 museum directors responded to this AAM survey on their organizations’ behalf, representing a broad cross-section of the field in geography, size, and […]
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This article was first published by Museums + Heritage Advisor The Museum of Homelessness has pushed back the planned public opening of its first physical space, initially planned for 2023. The museum said its community and Board have agreed to “dedicate the rest of this year to community focused activity” and now plans to open […]
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Exhibition at Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge, 8 July – 29 October 2023 Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery explores the historical life and contemporary significance of Palestinian embroidery. This ancient and beautiful practice remains an important living tradition and the most prominent cultural material of Palestine today. Curated by Rachel Dedman, the exhibition looks at the ways in which […]
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This article was originally posted by Museums and Heritage Advisor. An overview of the new platform from Meta, its potential and pitfalls in the museums and heritage sector. What is Threads? It’s a new text-focussed social platform created by Meta, the umbrella company which also owns Facebook and Instagram. Is this the new Twitter? Functionally […]
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