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UNESCO launches the World’s First Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects at a global scale at MONDIACULT 2025

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This article was first published by UNESCO. Three years after its announcement at MONDIACULT 2022, UNESCO is launching an innovative initiative: the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects. This global platform harnesses cutting-edge digital technology to raise awareness of the illicit trafficking of cultural property, one of the most pervasive challenges for cultural heritage globally. The […]

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Queer Heritage South awarded £1.25m from The National Lottery Heritage Fund UK

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This article was first published by Queer Heritage South. Last week held exciting news for Brighton & Hove’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community and beyond! Queer Heritage South has just been awarded a monumental £1.25 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This isn’t just a grant; it’s a powerful statement, marking one of the largest single investments […]

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ICOM UK S&EP In-Person Event: At Home with Museums

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This article was written by ICOM UK’s Student and Emerging Professionals Group. Event Title: At Home with Museums: Building Futures Together Location: In-Person @‌ The Museum of the Home Time: 2nd of October, 2 pm-5 pm Museum Assembly Series The ICOM UK Student & Emerging Professionals Working Group (S&EP) in-person Event at the Museum of the Home is the […]

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Egypt: Influencing British Design 1775 – 2025 at Sir John Soane’s Museum

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This article was first published by Sir John Soane’s Museum. Sir John Soane’s Museum has announced a major new exhibition exploring the profound and enduring impact of ancient Egyptian culture on British architecture and design. The exhibition will showcase never-before-exhibited drawings from the remarkable collection of Sir John Soane, alongside influential architectural designs from the last […]

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ICOM UK Membership & Administration Officer (Freelance) Vacancy

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A new and exciting chance has come up to join the ICOM UK team! ICOM UK is seeking a dedicated Membership & Administration Officer to oversee our membership processes and broader administrative functions. As a key role within the operational team, you will help us to grow our membership and ensure the overall efficiency of […]

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ICOM UK and Heritage Protection

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At a time when armed conflict is dramatically increasing worldwide, daily reports of the tragic loss of life and worsening humanitarian crises can feel overwhelming. In addition, as heritage professionals, we are acutely aware of the impact of cultural destruction on local communities, whether deliberate or collateral.    At ICOM UK, we have been reflecting on […]

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ICOM UK Bursary Spotlight: Danielle Sprecher at The MET- Superfine: Tailoring Black Style

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Danielle Sprecher, Menswear Archive Curator at the Westminster Menswear Archive and a recipient of ICOM UK’s Bursary Scheme, shares her experience in New York visiting The Met, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, and the PVH Archive. ICOM UK’s Bursary Scheme is open to members who are interested in attending any international event or […]

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ICOM launches survey to help shape the future of the ICOM Red Lists

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On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Red Lists, the Heritage Protection Department at the ICOM Secretariat has launched a survey to measure the impact of these tools. ICOM wants to gain deeper insights into how these tools are used, who uses them, and to inform the next phase also in the digital sphere.   […]

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Archaeologists in Gaza Rushed to Rescue Thousands of Ancient Artifacts From an Impending Airstrike

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This article was first published by the Smithsonian Magazine.  One day after Israel issued an evacuation order for Gaza City on September 9, a notification popped up on Fadel al-Otol’s phone. It was a warning: The Israeli military planned to strike the al-Kawthar building, a 13-story residential tower that housed a warehouse of ancient artifacts on […]

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