Jemma Jarman, Author at ICOM UK

The last of 13 surviving green cab shelters in London has been listed in recognition of its architectural and historical significance

Posted on April 22, 2024 (April 22, 2024)

This article was first published by The Guardian. The last of 13 surviving green cab shelters providing rest and refreshment to generations of drivers in London has been listed by the government in recognition of its architectural and historical significance. The wooden shelters were built by the Cabmen’s Shelter Fund from 1875 onwards, when cabs were horse-drawn. […]

Oscars Museum to launch a new exhibition about Jewish film-makers

Posted on April 22, 2024 (April 22, 2024)

The Academy Museum in Los Angeles opens a new exhibition in May, focussed on Jewish film-makers. Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital traces the history of filmmaking in Los Angeles back to its roots at the beginning of the 20th century, illustrating how and why the city became a global epicentre of cinema. […]

Tate initiative to add more Indigenous artists into its collection

Posted on April 22, 2024 (April 22, 2024)

This article was first published by Museums and Heritage Advisor. The programme launches with a four-year commitment from the AKO Foundation, which was established by Norwegian philanthropist Nicolai Tangen, founder of AKO Capital. The first works to be acquired through the new fund will be Outi Pieski’s woven hanging installation Guržot ja guovssat / Spell […]

Knitter records glove patterns to save Sanquhar designs in Scotland

Posted on April 22, 2024 (April 22, 2024)

This article was first published by BBC News. A knitter in Dumfries and Galloway has started a project to save a small but important piece of textile history. May MacCormick from Sanquhar, Scotland, is one of the last knitters with full knowledge of Sanquhar glove designs. The unique items are historically linked to the village […]

Register for annual survey on the role of cultural organisations in tackling the climate crisis

Posted on April 22, 2024 (April 22, 2024)

Indigo Consultancy has issued a call-out for museums and other cultural organisations to participate in an annual report on what audiences expect from cultural institutions regarding the climate crisis. Last year’s key takeaways included: Last year’s participants included Comton Verney, Harewood House, Henry Moore Studios and Garden, Ikon Gallery, Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester Jewish Museum, […]

Creativity and Wellbeing Week, 20-26 May 2024

Posted on April 22, 2024 (April 22, 2024)

The organisers of Creativity and Wellbeing Week have invited cultural organisations to submit events and stories to be listed on the festival website. They are looking for any content or events during the week that might be running across the UK, as well as news stories, blog posts. You can also tag them on social […]

How and why does creativity support wellbeing? New learnings

Posted on April 15, 2024 (April 15, 2024)

This article was first published by London Arts and Health. London Arts and Health have published findings, recommendations and main outputs from a recent creativity and wellbeing project and introduce a new pathways model. There is a wealth of evidence linking arts and culture to wellbeing, but less is known about ‘how’ and ‘why’ creative activities support […]

Perth Museum is now open with Stone of Destiny on display

Posted on April 15, 2024 (April 15, 2024)

This article was first published by the Perth Museum. Perth Museum opened its doors on Saturday 30 March 2024 after a £27 million redevelopment project. This world-class cultural and heritage attraction highlights the fascinating objects and stories that put Perth and Kinross at the centre of Scotland’s story. At its heart sits the Stone of […]

New data on UK Museum Closures between 2000–24 published the Mapping Museums Lab at Birkbeck and Kings College universities

Posted on April 15, 2024 (April 15, 2024)

This article was first published by Mapping Museums Lab. At least 467 museums have closed in the UK since the beginning of the millennium. For organisations that aim at keeping their collections for posterity that figure may seem high, but it is important to realise that for most of the past twenty-four years, more museums […]

Author: Jemma Jarman

Posts by Jemma Jarman

The last of 13 surviving green cab shelters in London has been listed in recognition of its architectural and historical significance

Oscars Museum to launch a new exhibition about Jewish film-makers

Tate initiative to add more Indigenous artists into its collection

Knitter records glove patterns to save Sanquhar designs in Scotland

Register for annual survey on the role of cultural organisations in tackling the climate crisis

Creativity and Wellbeing Week, 20-26 May 2024

How and why does creativity support wellbeing? New learnings

Perth Museum is now open with Stone of Destiny on display

New data on UK Museum Closures between 2000–24 published the Mapping Museums Lab at Birkbeck and Kings College universities