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Trendswatch

Why women are becoming the focus

Best in Show

Genesis, in the Hamilton Bible, c.1350-60, illuminated by Cristoforo OriminaCourtauld Gallery, London

All the world’s a stage…

The work of William Shakespeare has resonated through centuries. Deborah Mulhearn finds out what museums and galleries are doing to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the bard’s death

Great expectations

New director Cindy Sughrue tells Eleanor Mills that she has high hopes for the future of London’s Dickens Museum

International opening: Messner Mountain Museums

Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner tells Eleanor Mills why he has dedicated six museums to mountaineering, following the opening of the newest one in Corones

The art handlers

Behind every exhibition are the people responsible for making it happen. John Holt talks to some of the unsung heroes of the art world

Spreading the word

Jennifer Scott, the director of the Holburne Museum in Bath, explains her vision for changing people’s lives through art

Museum of…

Hat Works, Stockport

Scientific endeavour

Museums and galleries are making great strides in bringing art and science closer together, breaking boundaries with engaging exhibitions and learning programmes

Shelf life

Exhibition visitors still often like to pick up a catalogue, but museum publishing is being challenged by rising costs

International opening

Musée Rodin, Paris

Museum of…

Hall i’ th’ Wood, near Bolton