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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
This article was first published by Balkan Museum Network. Balkan Museum Network are very proud to present the new publication “From Risk to Response – How The Heritage Sector Addresses Illicit Trafficking”. The publication is part of the Horizon project Aurora (Artwork Unique RecognitiOn and tRacking through chemicAl encoded data, miniaturized devices and blockchain alliance) In […]
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This article was first published by the Museums Association. The British Museum is calling for partners to join a Bayeux Tapestry National Programme that will complement its “once-in-a-generation” exhibition of the 11th-century tapestry. The museum will host the Bayeux Tapestry from September 2026 to July 2027 in the UK for the first time since it was […]
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Sandra Santos, Digital Collections Manager at The Courtauld Gallery and a recipient of ICOM UK’s Bursary Scheme, reflects on her time at the IIIF (International Image Interoperability Framework) Annual Conference this year in Leeds. ICOM UK’s Bursary Scheme is open to members who are interested in attending any international event or activity related to the museum and […]
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This article was first published by the Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent. A landmark for Central Asia: The first permanent institution for contemporary art and research in the region, spearheaded by the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation. Historic architecture, reimagined: Housed in a 1912 industrial building, the Centre is being transformed by acclaimed French architects […]
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This article was first published by The Contemporary Collecting Network. The Contemporary Collecting Network invites proposals for contributions to its annual Showcase event, taking place 1-2pm GMT on 26 November 2025. This event offers a platform for museum professionals, researchers, artists, and community collaborators to share recent projects, reflections, and provocations related to contemporary collecting practices. […]
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