Jonathan Knott

Jonathan Knott

freelance journalist and copywriter

How art exhibitions are changing in the face of the climate crisis

Galleries are forging links between different disciplines and locations to stimulate imaginative responses to the planetary emergency

It’s time for museums to address mental health

Museums and galleries could do much more to support people experiencing mental health difficulties, according to a new report

Far from home: Working with Indigenous communities

Momentum is gathering behind this work, but the UK’s efforts lag behind those of some other countries

British Museum asked to clarify position on Ethiopian tabots

Campaigner says planned law change should encourage trustees to consider moral case for restitution

Statues, exhibitions and activities mark Black History Month

Government makes two new Grade II listings to recognise significant figures

Culture sector embraces nature, but fears grow over scrapped protections

National Trust chief criticises government over ‘free-for-all for nature and heritage’

First artists announced for ethnically diverse commissioning scheme

Project will result in 20 new permanent acquisitions to UK collections

Heritage centre closure puts future of Burton brewing collection in doubt

Plans to maintain a local space to celebrate brewing heritage are unconfirmed

Focus | The climate crisis and conservation

The climate crisis is making it difficult to keep collections safe, given the costs of cooling and dehumidifying, says Jonathan Knott

Focus | The changing face of conservation

Off-site working and furloughing as a result of Covid have had a major impact on conservation work

Focus | Ethics and conservation practice

Conservators are increasingly engaging with the political dimensions of their work

A new style of trustee?

Museums are seeking dynamic, entrepreneurial and imaginative trustees to help steer them through the coronavirus crisis and beyond