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At last, institutions join forces to take environmental action
Major events in London and Tokyo signal a much-needed shift in the conversation around museums and growth, and a move towards significant practical action
UK New Year Honours—Venice Biennale artist Sonia Boyce made a dame; stained glass supremo Brian Clarke is knighted
NPG chief Nicholas Cullinan, Southbank’s Elaine Bedell and Nick Merriman of Horniman Museum all receive OBEs
Horniman Museum in London hands over Benin bronzes to Nigeria
Major restitution development coincides with publication of new Arts Council England guidelines
Horniman Museum and Gardens: asking difficult questions about colonialism, race and environmental issues
The south London institution has been examining its complicated history, listening and reaching out to diverse communities
Museums must take action on climate change now—before it’s too late
Cultural institutions have an ethical duty to speak out about the crisis, and are uniquely qualified to empower people to live more sustainably, says Horniman Museum director Nick Merriman
London’s Horniman Museum—home to 15 Benin bronzes—announces new ‘transparent procedures’ for looted object requests
South London museum has released new policies on restitution but says it will need to seek legal advice about the right to return artefacts
More than 40 UK museums and conservators donate personal protective equipment to help NHS fight coronavirus
Conservation departments are sending gloves, masks and Tyvek suits to hospitals and ambulance services
London museum makes detailed plans to fight climate crisis—its leader says other museums should follow suit
Nick Merriman, chief executive of the Horniman Museum and Gardens, says museums have a responsibility to lower emissions and galvanise public action
Revealed: Van Gogh’s English friend in Antwerp, Emslie Horniman
Memories of the artist from the son of the founder of London’s Horniman Museum uncovered in archival letters
Horniman Museum crowdfunds for new World Gallery—with a little help from its walrus
South London institution wants visitors to feel emotional connection to anthropology collection