People
Obituary | Tim Schadla-Hall, 1947-2023
A major figure in British archaeology, Tim brought deep knowledge – as well as fun and mischief – to all he did
Q&A | “My job is not to diversify anything – it’s to tell hidden histories”
The Museum of Colour's Samenua Sesher on a new exhibition exploring slave bibles
Obituary | Kate Smith, 1971-2022
The 'shy activist' who laid many of the foundations for queer interpretation that we see today
Working life | ‘It is vital for diasporic material to be visible’
Museums Journal speaks to Emefa Cole, the new curator of jewellery (diaspora) at the V&A
Profile | ‘We must be careful not to unconsciously add to the toxicity’
Corinne Fowler on the need to be humane and sensitive when dealing with the National Trust’s colonial histories
Q&A | ‘We are keen for Windrush 75 to be celebrated by everyone in the UK’
A new network aims to make 2023 a year of Windrush celebrations marking its 75th anniversary
Obituary | Geoff Pickup, 1951-2022
A quintessential museum designer, known for his infinite patience and attention to detail
Working life | ‘Devoting a full-time role to sustainability enables conversations to happen’
Feimatta Conteh on her position as environmental sustainability manager for Manchester International Festival
Profile | ‘We can’t just recycle or turn the lights off, we need a systems change’
Climate Museum board member Jacqueline Patterson on climate justice, creating change and empowering communities to tell their own stories
Q&A | ‘Any climate action we take must meaningfully centre climate justice’
Julie's Bicycle climate justice lead Farah Ahmed on how museums can join the fight for a fairer future