Analysis
Will there be a place for culture in the reconstruction of Gaza?
Following the two-year war between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian territory’s cultural landscape lies in ruins. International partners are working on a plan to restore what can be salvaged of Gaza’s rich heritage
The gifts that keep on giving
The London-based national museums’ investment in US-style philanthropy models is paying off, with the National Gallery recently securing the two largest-ever single cash donations to a museum globally
What’s behind the sluggish recovery in visitor numbers?
Although the sector is seeing positive signs, footfall has been slow to return to normal after Covid. Amid changes in visitor behaviour and an oversaturated market, creativity and risk-taking are key to standing out
Giving staff a living wage pays dividends
Higher salaries help create a workforce that is more productive and motivated, while helping institutions attract and retain employees. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports
Creative freedom | How art galleries are supporting rehabilitation in prisons
In what is challenging but rewarding work, several galleries are operating inside penal institutions to provide ways for prisoners to experience and understand art
Dignity in death | Debate grows about the treatment of human remains in museums
Amid greater sensitivity about the care and display of remains, there are calls for new guidance to help museums find the right approach
The new temporary exhibitions playbook
The landscape for exhibitions is evolving and today's audiences are driven by the proposition, not the poster. New research has found that museums need to meet people where they are and make the experience worth the effort
Forward thinking | How the MA revised its Code of Ethics to shape up for the future
Widespread consultation and debate informed the creation of an updated code
After Blythe House: What do the nationals’ new facilities tell us about the future of storage?
The V&A, Science Museum Group and British Museum all showcase different approaches
Debate reignites around ethical sponsorship
As the MA’s new Code of Ethics takes a firmer stance on the issue, opinion remains divided in the sector on where to draw line. By Geraldine Kendall Adams
