Jemma Jarman, Author at ICOM UK

The Moral Flaw in the Case Against Returning African Art

Posted on August 28, 2023 (August 28, 2023)

This article was first published by Foreign Policy. As a campaign by Nigeria and other African countries for restitution of precious artwork plundered by Europeans and placed in museums and private collections there and in the United States has gathered momentum, it has spurred a countermovement. Some people now say Africans have essentially disqualified themselves from […]

Ukraine creates database of art linked to sanctions-hit Russians

Posted on August 28, 2023 (August 28, 2023)

This article was first published by the Guardian. From Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi to Andy Warhol’s Four Marilyns, it amounts to an art collection that could grace any gallery in the world. But rather than being the highlights of a blockbuster exhibition at a major gallery, these are just some of the 300, and […]

Wildfires in Hawaiʻi Engulf Cultural and Historic Sites

Posted on August 28, 2023 (August 28, 2023)

This article was first published on Hyperallergic. On Wednesday, Maui County officials reported at least 271 structures destroyed in Lahaina — the former capital of the Kingdom of Hawai’i — after flames exacerbated by low humidity and high winds from Hurricane Dora tore through the town on Tuesday afternoon into the next morning. Located on the island’s west side, […]

Majority say museums should take a stance on the climate crisis

Posted on August 28, 2023 (August 28, 2023)

This article was first published by the Museums Association. A majority of people believe that museums, galleries and heritage sites should take a stance on the climate crisis, according to new research. In an online survey by the Audience Agency, 51% of people agreed with the statement that these venues “should take a stance” on […]

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District CEO on a mission to beat money woes

Posted on August 28, 2023 (August 28, 2023)

This article was first published by the South China Morning Post. Dire financial situation greeted former civil servant when she took helm of massive project in 2021. Cost-cutting helped trim losses to HK$718 million in March, but arts hub is not out of the woods yet. […]

Powerhouse Parramata Museum by Moreau Kusunoki and Genton to Open in 2025

Posted on August 28, 2023 (August 28, 2023)

This article was first published by Arch Daily. Powerhouse Parramata, Sydney’s new largest museum, has been announced to open in early 2025. The museum group overseeing the project sits at the intersection of the arts, design, science, and technology industries. Designed by Moreau Kusunoki in collaboration with local practice Genton, the museum will be located on the south bank […]

Author: Jemma Jarman

Posts by Jemma Jarman

The Moral Flaw in the Case Against Returning African Art

Ukraine creates database of art linked to sanctions-hit Russians

Wildfires in Hawaiʻi Engulf Cultural and Historic Sites

Majority say museums should take a stance on the climate crisis

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District CEO on a mission to beat money woes

Powerhouse Parramata Museum by Moreau Kusunoki and Genton to Open in 2025