The Standing Committee of Ethics (ETHCOM) sends their gratitude for all who participated in the global webinar on the Revision of ICOM Code of Ethics on 16th September 2024. For those unable to attend, this webinar launched the next phase of the ICOM Code of Ethics revision, explained the revision process and presented the first draft of the revised […]
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This article was first published by The Art Newspaper. It seems every day there is a new story about an antiquity making its way from a museum back to its place of origin. In New York alone, major institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art routinely stage official repatriation ceremonies, proudly inviting members of the […]
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We are currently seeking a Strategic Director. Please refer to the full job description below for more details. Position Overview The position of Strategic Director (SD) for ICOM UK is an evolution of an existing role to help us shape and deliver a strategic plan for the organisation. Our strategy is ready to launch, and […]
Fiona Katherine Boyd Macalister FIIC ACR FMA FSA Scot FRSA 24th August 1956 – 4th June 2024 It is with great sadness that we note and mark the passing of our former Board member, Fiona Macalister. Fiona served as trustee of ICOM UK from 2011 to 2018. During this time, Fiona was a member of […]
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The 2025 ICOM UK conference “Regenerative Museums for Sustainable Futures” will take place on 1 and 2 May 2025 in Liverpool, UK. This conference aims to discuss ideas, share inspirational projects, and reflect on challenges related to climate and social emergencies through sustainability, sustainable development, and regenerative design frameworks. Practical examples from around the world, […]
This article was first published by Art Newspaper. In the wake of Hurricane Milton making landfall last week near Sarasota on Florida’s Gulf Coast, millions across the state—including many who had just started picking up the pieces after Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact less than two weeks prior—have begun the long recovery process. Many art organisations […]
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The Museums Association’s Annual Conference will be held online and at the Leeds Royal Armouries next month, with the theme of celebrating the joy of museums. The conference will be a well-rounded event, offering the opportunity to network, contact other groups, think about your professional development, and be inspired by your colleagues in the host […]
Executive Director, Reyahn King adds “The organisation will retain specialist knowledge and expertise within touring, but the new name reflects the range of exhibitions support now offered by the charity and the diversity of the sector. It will enable us to grow our membership and further build our community and impact, for the benefit of […]
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This article was first published by the Museums Association. Maasai artefacts acquired during the colonial era can remain at Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum, following a decision by a group of community representatives that has been working with the museum since 2017. The museum holds 188 Maasai items from Kenya and Tanzania. Funded by the Staples […]
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