Opinion

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Breathing new life into the old at Amgueddfa Cymru

As Wales’s national institution begins its search for a new director of collections, chief executive Jane Richardson talks about the challenge of being a truly living museum

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Supporting talent programmes need to tackle inequity and be long-term

Emerging talent brings new perspectives but there are key principles to ensure success, writes Jonathan Reekie

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As councils cut back, art centres step up

The role of arts centres as community hubs has never been more important, says Annabel Turpin

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Specialisms | War and Conflict Subject Specialist Network

Charlotte Pearce on a digital community for those exploring the heritage of conflict from 1914 to the present day

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Policy column | Code of Ethics

The new code takes an aspirational approach to ethics, says India Divers

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Editorial | Being inclusive is what we do

With equality, diversity and inclusion under attack, we need to hold firm, writes Simon Stephens

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Natural history museums can help save the planet

They can tackle social justice and environmental issues, says Jack Ashby

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Give gen Z recruits the chance to reimagine museums

The passion, talent and energy are there – staff just need mentoring, says Amelia Stallworthy

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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

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The fragile autonomy of cultural institutions in an age of political interference

Culture is not a luxury but a civic imperative, writes Manal Ataya

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Repatriation is urgent work – it needs to be part of the Accreditation scheme

Requiring a policy would normalise the practice and ensure museums are prepared for claims, says Amy Shakespeare