Geraldine Kendall Adams
Geraldine Kendall Adams
Writer and News Editor, Museums Assocation
World news digest
France: French architect Eric Wirth has said it would be a grave mistake to rebuild the roof of Notre Dame cathedral with anything other than the same type of wood used in its original construction. He said wood was the most ecological and structurally sound option for the 800-year-old building. Germany: Thieves who stole priceless …
Cultural equality and environment central to new arts council strategy
Taking a fresh look at what culture is for
Spate of thefts from museums puts security under spotlight
Institutions have to strike a balance between protecting collections and making them publicly accessible
How will museums change their approach to the Holocaust as it moves beyond living memory?
Heritage institutions have a particular responsibility to keep the memory of the Nazi genocide alive, but they are facing challenges of their own in a new political era
Women share #MuseumMeToo stories in wake of Erie Art Museum scandal
Sexual impropriety in sector highlighted as US museum director is forced out over allegations
Museums Galleries Scotland announces changes to grants programmes
Organisation says it is removing barriers that stop museums from applying
Does the argument that museums hold collections on behalf of the world still stand?
V&A director puts renewed focus on 2002 declaration on universal museums
Arts council seeks expert to produce guidance on repatriation
Supplier will be asked to create up-to-date resource for museums
Moray Council urged to enter mediation in Falconer Museum dispute
Museum at risk of closure if third party operator cannot be found