This article was first published by blooloop. ICOM Exhibitions has revealed the full programme for Momentum: Museums, Exhibitions, and Disruptions – How Far Dare We Go?, its 2026 annual conference, taking place from 4 to 8 October in Québec City, Canada. Hosted by the Musée de la civilisation in collaboration with the Musée national des […]
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This article was first published by ICOM. Findings of the first UNESCO–ICOM Global Survey on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Museums will be presented at the Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI) 2026 in Riyadh on 17 September. Surveying more than 400 museums across 90 countries, the study finds that […]
This article was first published by Historic England. Historic England and Ukrainian partners have held the inaugural Advisory Board for the Cultural Heritage Programme under the UK-Ukraine 100 Year Partnership, marking an important new phase of collaboration to support the protection, preservation and restoration of Ukraine’s cultural heritage. The inaugural meeting was attended by Tetyana […]
This article was first published by the V&A. Discover seven exceptional examples of Ukrainian sacred art from the National Preserve ‘Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra’, on display in the UK for the first time. Reflecting centuries of devotion and craftsmanship, this display offers a rare chance to experience sacred art from one of the world’s most significant religious […]
ICOM has announced the members of its newly established Standing Committee on Decolonisation (SCD), following a strong response from members across the global network who applied to take part. The committee will run for a 2026 to 2028 term and will advise ICOM’s Executive Board and Advisory Council on decolonisation, cultural rights and inclusion within […]
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This article was first published by Museum Development North. 10:00–11:30 22 September 2026 This session is for you if you are interested in: Communicating sustainability in the face of climate crisis is both essential and daunting. Sharing your commitment to environmental responsibility can feel challenging when deep work is ongoing and pressures intensify. This session […]
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This article was first published by the UK Government. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is launching a call for evidence on the future of National Lottery good cause funding. Since 1994, the National Lottery has generated over £53 billion for good causes across the UK, funding elite and grassroots sport, cultural institutions and […]
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This article was first published by the Museums Association. Lonnie Bunch, the secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum organisation, announced that he is retiring. Bunch has been the head of the Smithsonian, which he first joined in 1989, since 2019. The organisation has been going through a difficult period because of ongoing […]
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This article was first published by The Art Newspaper. The UK government’s decision to grant regional mayors in England the power to introduce a “tourist tax” (Overnight Visitor Levy, OVL) has been welcomed by some UK cultural leaders who stress that revenue raised should be ring-fenced for arts and culture. “It is very important that there are guardrails in […]
