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Lost treasures
Iraq's cultural heritage has been one of the casualties of a war that has just reached its grim fifth anniversary. By Patrick Steel...



'...'The insurgency in Iraq has antiquities. If you are a terrorist or insurgent, then this is just good business'...'

Rising from the ashes
James Morrison on how the Cutty Sark Trust has kept its head above water after last year's devastating fire...



'...'There are philosophical questions about what you are preserving, and why. During a ship's life, lots of bits will be replaced.'...'

Learning potential
Adult Learners' Week comes at a time when the subject is gaining a higher profile, not least in museums and galleries. Julie Nightingale reports...


'...' There's no national curriculum for adult learning, so museums react within their resources or their interests'...'

News

Shortlist dispels fears over Art Fund Prize bias

Industrial action by staff looms over nationals

Reviews

China Design Now, V&A, London

Martian Museum of Terrestrial Art

Comment

There are more ways than one of asking for the return of cultural objects. Why not start with a four-letter word?

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Museums Journal April 2008