We hope your start of the year and it’s first month was great! The cultural sector was very busy this month here are our picks:
News
Decolonisation/Conflict/Looting/Illicit Trafficking/Repatriation
Former employees say Smithsonian resisted action on human remains
Colonial past must be in mainstream of UK history, says new English Heritage chief
Emory U. Is Returning 3 Allegedly Looted Antiquities to Greece
Repatriation pressure pays off
Asante Gold: UK to loan back Ghana’s looted ‘crown jewels’
Work begins on new Ukraine-focused decolonisation guide for museums
FR
Un objet provenant du Musée d’art classique de Mougins retiré d’une vente chez Christie’s
Sustainability & Climate
NEMO: Map of European Museums Committed to Climate Action
Interesting Reads
Interpret Europe wants to challenge mindsets through heritage interpretation
and more….
Visitors face up to 20% entry fee hike for Berlin’s state museums
Books
Green and Sustainable Infrastructure Construction Materials
Opportunities
Project Specialist (Wall Paintings Conservation) Getty
The Ecclesiastical Heritage Heroes Awards
Call for researcher for NEMO report on measuring digital audiences
Apply for a NEMO Trial Membership
Call for Papers: Museum International: Museums & Unconventional partnerships
Events
Register to a NEMO Webinar on effective digital storytelling in museums
AI and the Next Wave of Digital Innovation in Museums — 21 May 2024
Moving on Up 2024: Making an Impact With Your Career
