Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

Ramadan during lockdown: Museum of London unveils Covid-19 collecting initiative

Museum is gathering objects and experiences reflecting life during the pandemic

Storytelling, poetry and podcasts: how museums are marking Windrush Day this year

Oral histories among the digital material released for anniversary

Icom president resigns

Suay Aksoy has been replaced by Alberto Garlandini

Science centres appeal for government aid to survive Covid-19 crisis

Many fear they will not be able to operate under social distancing restrictions

People’s History Museum launches programme exploring migration

A series of online events will include discussions, tours and workshops

Open letter calls for safeguards to protect disability arts

Culture ministers warned Covid-19 has magnified inequalities for disabled people working in creative industries

Statue of slave trader removed from outside Museum of London Docklands

Mayor of London announces commission to look into future of controversial landmarks in city

‘Historic moment’: M Shed to collect artefacts from protest that toppled Colston statue

Heritage community reacts to fall of statue dedicated to 17th-century slave trader

Historic Royal Palaces sets up £26m borrowing facility

Charity is preparing reopening plan but expects recovery from crisis to be slow

Southbank Centre warns it may not be able to reopen until April 2021

Director calls on government to intervene to support arts sector

Contemporary Art Society unveils acquisition fund for museums

Rapid Response Fund designed to support sector during Covid-19 crisis

Art UK reveals online exhibitions tool

Initiative launched on International Museum Day