Olivia Naylor, Author at ICOM UK

Ina Sarikhani Weston elected new Chair of National Portrait Gallery

Posted on July 13, 2026 (July 13, 2026)

This article was first published by the National Portrait Gallery. The Trustees of the National Portrait Gallery, London, have elected Ina Sarikhani Weston as Chair of the Board of Trustees, in accordance with the Museums and Galleries Act 1992. Ina will take up the position in October 2026 when the current Interim Chair, Professor Shearer West’s […]

Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK overnight accompanied by police escort

Posted on July 13, 2026 (July 13, 2026)

This article was first published by Museums Assocation. Tapestry undergoing checks after ‘monumental effort’ to ensure safe passage The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in the UK for the first time in 970 years, the British Museum has confirmed. The tapestry was transported by lorry from a secret location in France overnight via the Channel Tunnel, […]

Too hot to handle? European heatwave exposes museums’ lack of preparedness for climate extremes

Posted on July 13, 2026 (July 13, 2026)

This article was first published by The Art Newspaper. While some institutions are serving as “islands of freshness” during this week’s scorching temperatures, others are having to reduce opening hours or shut their doors On June 20, the Deutsches Architekturmuseum in Frankfurt opened what has to be the most timely exhibition in living memory. Titled TOO […]

Trans-Inclusive Culture Update

Posted on July 7, 2026 (July 7, 2026)

This article was first published by The University of Leicester. Trans-Inclusive culture guidance has now been updated to include information about the Supreme Court Ruling and draft EHRC guidance. This guidance has been developed by the University of Leicester’s Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) with legal scholars and trans inclusion and equality experts […]

V&A announces UK tour of David Bowie’s archive

Posted on July 7, 2026 (July 7, 2026)

This article was first published by blooloop. The exhibition will launch at V&A Dundee in November 2026 The V&A has announced a UK tour of David Bowie’s archive. Featuring highlights from the collection, David Bowie: On Tour will mark the first time the archive has travelled the UK on this scale, bringing it to audiences outside of London. […]

‘Showing its age’: National Lottery consults on future funding model

Posted on July 7, 2026 (July 7, 2026)

This article was first published by Museums Association. Museum sector urged to respond to nationwide call for evidence The UK Government has launched a call for evidence on National Lottery good cause funding to help shape its future investment priorities. The 12-week consultation, National Lottery Good Causes: Fund What Matters To You, is open to members […]

Bayeux Tapestry tickets sell out as British Museum sees record demand

Posted on July 7, 2026 (July 7, 2026)

This article was first published by blooloop. More than £2.5 million was generated through ticket sales The British Museum has recorded the biggest ticketing day for any exhibition in its history following the launch of tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition. The first batch sold rapidly following the release at 10am on Wednesday (1 July), with […]

Etruscan frescoes worth €15m go on display in Rome as part of Italian acquisition strategy

Posted on July 7, 2026 (July 7, 2026)

This article was first published by The Art Newspaper. The Francois Tomb fresco cycle, now on show at Rome’s National Etruscan Museum, is the state’s third major acquisition in two months. Italy has unveiled an exhibition showcasing some of the finest surviving examples of Etruscan painting, marking the first public display of the works since […]

The Almost-Canonized: A Closer Look at the Artists Museums Are Showing Now

Posted on July 7, 2026 (July 7, 2026)

This article was first published by artnet. Digging into who is rising, who is resonant, and who is resurgent. As I mentioned in Ben Davis’ post listing the Museum Artists of June 2026, I’ve found that the top ranks have remained pretty stable over the last year. Having spent so many hours looking through the data of […]

Author: Olivia Naylor

Posts by Olivia Naylor

Ina Sarikhani Weston elected new Chair of National Portrait Gallery

Bayeux Tapestry arrives in UK overnight accompanied by police escort

Too hot to handle? European heatwave exposes museums’ lack of preparedness for climate extremes

Trans-Inclusive Culture Update

V&A announces UK tour of David Bowie’s archive

‘Showing its age’: National Lottery consults on future funding model

Bayeux Tapestry tickets sell out as British Museum sees record demand

Etruscan frescoes worth €15m go on display in Rome as part of Italian acquisition strategy

The Almost-Canonized: A Closer Look at the Artists Museums Are Showing Now