ICOM UK held its 2023 AGM online on Friday 16 June 2023. Thank you to all of our members who attended, or who took time to vote in advance of the AGM. We said goodbye to a number of long-standing ICOM UK Committee Members, who reached the end of their terms at the AGM: Catherine […]
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The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) is reopening on the 22nd of June after a £35 million refurbishment, featuring a new design for its uniforms! (David Parry/ National Portrait Gallery) This article was first published on the another website. The new uniforms are gender-neutral and made from fully recycled materials. They range from ties sourced from […]
This article was first published by Black History Month Scotland. Black History Month programming started in Scotland over 20 years ago and has grown from strength to strength. Rooted in the solidarity of the anti-racist movement, Black History Month is a time to campaign and raise awareness on issues of Black history and present day […]
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Thia article was originally posted by Our Island Stories. Small organisations can make a big impact by focussing on inclusion. Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath is collaborating with Barbados Museum and local teenagers to exchange stories, share skills, and build international connections. The youths work together through film, drama, music, and photography to exchange narratives and ideas about their […]
This article was originally posted on the Smithsonian Magazine website. When it goes to auction later this month, Gustav Klimt’s final artwork could become the most expensive painting ever sold in Europe. The Viennese artist completed Lady With Fan just before his death in 1918. The painting, which hasn’t come to auction in nearly 30 years, is […]
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This article was originally written by Museum Next. New 3D photogrammetry service offers the cultural heritage sector an end-to-end solution bringing collections to life and creating new engagement opportunities. An industry leading partnership between Digitisation.IO, Genus and ATS is bringing an innovative new 3D modelling and visualisation service to market. The solution enables cultural institutions […]
This article was originally written by Museums + Heritage Advisor. Tate Liverpool has formally taken on custodianship of an installation, in an agreement with the artist inspired by Mayan custom. The artwork is titled ‘‘Ru k’ox k’ob’el jun ojer etemab’el’ (The Echo of an Ancient Form of Knowledge’) by Maya-Kaqchikel artist Edgar Calel. Rather than […]
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3 months to go until the 2023 call for applications closes! We are delighted to see that many cultural organisations have already applied for the European Award! If you meet the following criteria and are interested in knowing more, we are here to help! Do you need help with your application? We would be happy to answer any questions, so […]
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This article was originally written by the BBC. Archaeologists in Peru conducting a dig at the site of a rubbish dump in the capital Lima have found a mummy they think is around 3,000 years old. Students from San Marcos University, who are helping with the dig, first spotted the mummy’s hair and skull. Archaeologist […]
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