Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

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Eric Gill artwork initiates conversations about abuse

A project is using Annunciation to acknowledge victims of sexual abuse, says Ann Sumner

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Making decolonial approaches actionable

Respect for Indigenous cultures is key, says Kayla Ku‘ualoha Annen

Tate Modern to stay open until 9pm on weekends

London gallery targeting younger visitors following success of 25th birthday activities

Six objects to remain in UK following export bars

Alan Turing papers among those acquired by UK institutions

Relentless upheaval for American museums under Trump

A series of presidential executive orders is threatening museums’ diversity, equality and inclusion work. Simon Stephens reports

Harris announces reopening date after four-year revamp

Preston venue will unveil new galleries, learning spaces, cafe and shop in September

Royal Observatory Greenwich unveils redevelopment

The £77m scheme is expected to be complete in spring 2028

Q&A | ‘Institutions are beginning to see themselves not as fixed monoliths, but as evolving ecosystems’

Sigrid Kirk is organising Build Your Own Artworld 2025, a half-day conference that is exploring intersectional feminist leadership in the visual arts

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Specialism | Museum Ethnographers Group

Meghan Backhouse on ethnography collections

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Giving kids the best start

Mini Wonders supports early-years development, says Crispin Day

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Editorial | Happy talk

Museums are great places to foster happiness, writes Simon Stephens

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Activating empty spaces with artist-led approaches

Outer Spaces fuels regeneration, says Shân Edwards