Simon Stephens
Simon Stephens
Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association
L8 Unseen and Tricia Porter: Liverpool Photographs, 1972-74
Exhibitions at the Museum of Liverpool and the Bluecoat are shedding new light on a long-established multicultural community in Liverpool
Healthy living
Emma Anderson tells Simon Stephens why wellbeing is at the heart of Southport’s Atkinson arts centre
Royal Academy unveils redevelopment plan
David Chipperfield-designed scheme will be finished in 2018
Gown and town
Academic research is at the heart of the Hunterian’s role, says its director David Gaimster, but there is plenty to intrigue the public too.
New forms
Changing artistic practices and the demands of modern audiences are having a big impact on museum and gallery architecture, writes Simon Stephens
Tate Britain director to leave for new role in Portugal
Penelope Curtis experienced mixed fortunes since joining Tate in 2010
A taste of Italy
Roberta Cremoncini, the director of the Estorick Collection, tells Simon Stephens about the history of this small London gallery.