Icom news

ICOM (International Council of Museums) is a global organization that represents museums and museum professionals. Here are some recent news and updates from ICOM:

Recent News

  1. ICOM's 25th General Conference: ICOM's 25th General Conference was held in Prague, Czech Republic, from August 1-6, 2022. The conference brought together over 1,000 museum professionals from around the world to discuss topics such as climate change, digitalization, and museum ethics.
  2. New ICOM President: Dr. Suay Aksoy, a Turkish museum professional, was elected as the new President of ICOM at the 25th General Conference. She succeeds Dr. Helene Guichard, who served as President from 2016 to 2022.
  3. ICOM's 2022 Museum Statistics Report: ICOM has released its 2022 Museum Statistics Report, which provides an overview of the global museum sector. The report highlights trends such as the growth of digital museums, the increasing importance of community engagement, and the need for museums to address climate change.

Upcoming Events

  1. ICOM's 26th General Conference: The next ICOM General Conference is scheduled to take place in 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.
  2. ICOM's International Museum Day: ICOM's International Museum Day will be celebrated on May 18, 2023. The theme for this year's event is "The Power of Museums".
  3. ICOM's Museum Security and Risk Management Conference: ICOM is organizing a conference on Museum Security and Risk Management, which will take place in Paris, France, from October 24-26, 2023.

ICOM's Initiatives

  1. ICOM's Climate Change and Museums Initiative: ICOM has launched an initiative to support museums in addressing climate change. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the impact of climate change on museums and to provide resources and guidance for museums to reduce their carbon footprint.
  2. ICOM's Digital Museum Initiative: ICOM has launched a digital museum initiative to support museums in developing their digital capabilities. The initiative includes a range of activities, including training programs, online resources, and networking opportunities.
  3. ICOM's Museum Ethics Initiative: ICOM has launched an initiative to promote museum ethics and to provide guidance for museums on ethical issues such as cultural heritage preservation, repatriation, and community engagement.

These are just a few examples of the news and updates from ICOM. If you're interested in learning more, I recommend visiting the ICOM website or following ICOM on social media.