Jemma Jarman, Author at ICOM UK

ACE and University of London to develop AI best practice for the cultural sector

Posted on June 17, 2024 (June 17, 2024)

This article was first published by Goldsmiths University. Arts Council England and Goldsmiths University, part of the University of London, will develop best practice guidance on artificial intelligence in the cultural sector. The collaboration is supported by a fellowship award from BRAID (Bridging the Responsible AI Divide), a 3-year national research programme funded by the […]

New directory of UK arts organisations offering regular creative activities for the over-60s

Posted on June 17, 2024 (June 17, 2024)

The Baring Foundation is compiling a new directory of UK arts organisations offering regular creative activities for the over-60s. If you or your organisation are interested, follow the link below to complete a brief form. […]

Campaign to save the KX100 phonebox

Posted on June 17, 2024 (June 17, 2024)

This article was first published by Twentieth Century Society. The Twentieth Century Society has revived its famous phonebox campaign in an attempt to save three modern KX100 telephone kiosks – in England, Scotland and Wales as the end of the public payphone nears after more than 140 years of service. Produced between 1985 and 1996, […]

Shortlist revealed for London’s memorial to transatlantic slavery

Posted on June 17, 2024 (June 17, 2024)

This article was first published by the London Government. London played a central role in transatlantic slavery yet there is little to honour the sacrifices, contributions, lives and descendants of those enslaved during the transatlantic slave trade. In March 2023, the Mayor of London committed £500,000 to develop a memorial initiative. We now want to […]

UNESCO updates its list of damaged cultural heritage sites in Gaza

Posted on June 17, 2024 (June 17, 2024)

This article was first published by UNESCO. UNESCO is conducting a preliminary damage assessment for cultural properties through remote monitoring based on satellite imagery and analysis provided by UNITAR/UNOSAT, as on-the-ground assessments are impossible in the current situation. As of 10 June 2024, UNESCO has verified damage to 50 sites since 7 October 2023 – 11 religious sites, 28 buildings of […]

Haiti gangs loot national library, putting historic documents at risk

Posted on June 17, 2024 (June 17, 2024)

This article was first published by HyperAllergic. Armed groups ransacked the National Library of Haiti on, April 3, endangering its priceless archival collections pertinent to the Caribbean nation’s history and cultural heritage. The raid on the library, located in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, follows two attacks on universities last week, raising concerns about increasing cultural […]

Europa Nostra and EIB Institute announce Europe’s 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites 2024

Posted on June 17, 2024 (June 17, 2024)

This article was first published by Europa Nostra. The list of the 7 Most Endangered monuments and heritage sites in Europe for 2024 has been announced by Europa Nostra, the European Voice of Civil Society Committed to Cultural and Natural Heritage, and the European Investment Bank Institute. These are the 7 Most Endangered heritage sites in Europe […]

Decolonisation guidance launched for museums in Northern Ireland

Posted on June 17, 2024 (June 17, 2024)

New guidance has been developed to support museums in Northern Ireland with decolonisation. It has been written by the Global Voices, Local Choices partners – National Museums NI, African Caribbean Support Organisation of NI, NI Museums Council and participating museums. Partners are committed to keeping this document alive by reviewing and updating it on a […]

Oxford University to return 500-year-old sculpture of Hindu saint to India

Posted on June 10, 2024 (June 10, 2024)

This article was first published by The Guardian. Oxford University has announced it is to hand back a 500-year-old sculpture of a Hindu saint to India. The almost 60cm-tall bronze statue, which depicts Tirumankai Alvar, had been on display at the university’s Ashmolean Museum. A claim for the 16th-century sculpture of the Tamil poet and saint […]

Author: Jemma Jarman

Posts by Jemma Jarman

ACE and University of London to develop AI best practice for the cultural sector

New directory of UK arts organisations offering regular creative activities for the over-60s

Campaign to save the KX100 phonebox

Shortlist revealed for London’s memorial to transatlantic slavery

UNESCO updates its list of damaged cultural heritage sites in Gaza

Haiti gangs loot national library, putting historic documents at risk

Europa Nostra and EIB Institute announce Europe’s 7 Most Endangered Heritage Sites 2024

Decolonisation guidance launched for museums in Northern Ireland

Oxford University to return 500-year-old sculpture of Hindu saint to India