Simon Stephens
Simon Stephens
Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association
Going underground
Not so long ago the National Mining Museum Scotland was limping along from crisis to crisis, but its new director Rowan Brown is looking to the future with confidence. Simon Stephens finds out why
News analysis: increasing disposable income
The financially motivated sale of works from collections is on the rise
Partnerships crucial for new gallery
The opening of the Hepworth Wakefield on 21 May is the culmination of a series of partnerships
Judgement day
This year's Art Fund Prize judging panel is chaired by Michael Portillo, the broadcaster and former Conservative MP. Simon Stephens meets him