Two people are standing in a gallery looking at black and white photographs on the wall. One of them is resting their head on the others shoulder.
Archive or publish? An ethical approach to…

The Red Star Line Museum in Belgium has developed a practical tool to address how museums can responsibly handle personal stories that touch on sensitive themes. This resource outlines how the museum navigates questions of…

 
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UK museum closures: Insights from 25 years of…

A new report from the Mapping Museums Lab at Birkbeck, University of London looks into museum closures in the UK museum sector over the past 25 years. While the sector has grown overall, with 870 new museums opening since 2000,…

 
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Organising the year sustainably with the…

As a new year is about to start, one might reflect on working practices and explore new approaches. For inspiration, creative freelancers can turn to a new resource by Julie’s Bicycle that brings together resources and offers a…

 
Research proves that viewing art benefits the…

A study led by King’s College London, initiated by Art Fund and co-funded by the Psychiatry Research Trust, has shown that viewing original art has immediate, measurable benefits for the human body.

 
Study shows widespread self-censorship in philanthropy in the US

A recent report by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) shows a troubling trend among foundations in the…

EU report highlights the role of culture in health and wellbeing

A newly published report from the European Commission’s Open Method of Coordination (OMC) Group on Culture and Health highlights…

Report explores the role of Artificial Intelligence in culture

The Digital Innovation in Culture Observatory at Politecnico di Milano, Italy, has published a report 'Artificial Intelligence for…

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Toolkit for purpose-driven digital leadership…

How can museums approach digital transformation in a way that stays true to their values and societal role? The toolkit ‘10 ideas for purpose-driven digital leadership in museums’ offers inspiration and guidance for cultural…

 
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Sustainability benchmark report of cultural…

The ‘Cultural Website Sustainability Benchmark Report 2025’ looks at the carbon footprint of cultural websites in the UK. It aims to raise awareness and give cultural organisations the tools to take meaningful climate action…