Asian Art and Culture English Ceramic Circle Announces Major Commission Opportunity for Centenary Exhibition at the V&A October 3, 2026 rifanmuazin The English Ceramic Circle (ECC), the UK’s oldest and most prestigious society dedicated to the scholarly study of British ceramics and enamels, is preparing to celebrate a significant milestone. Established…
Eastern Heritage and History Beyond the Myth: New Book Examines the Flaws, Family Feuds, and Human Struggles of America’s Greatest Presidents October 3, 2026 rifanmuazin In their new book, Confronting America, co-authors Bill O’Reilly and Josh Hammer argue that contemporary Americans have drifted away from the core values that historically positioned the United States as…
Asian Art and Culture Carrie Mae Weems Explores the Human Cost and Resilience of Migration in New V&A East Commission October 2, 2026 rifanmuazin At the heart of the newly opened V&A East Museum, a profound new work by the celebrated artist Carrie Mae Weems offers a meditative and searing look at the global…
Eastern Heritage and History New Book Alexander Offers Revelatory Retelling of Alexander the Great’s Rise and Epochal Night Before the Battle of Issus October 2, 2026 rifanmuazin Alexander the Great remains one of history’s most enigmatic figures—a wide-eyed boy from the hills of Macedon who ruled most of the known world by his mid-twenties. For centuries, historians,…
Asian Art and Culture V&A Staff Set for Industrial Action Following Breakdown in Union Negotiations October 2, 2026 rifanmuazin The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is facing a period of significant operational uncertainty after staff members belonging to the Prospect and PCS trade unions voted overwhelmingly in favor of…
Asian Art and Culture Beyond the Factory Floor: Reimagining Women’s Labor Through the Lens of the V&A Collection September 30, 2026 rifanmuazin During my recent curatorial research fellowship at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), I embarked on a deep dive into the institution’s vast and historically significant photography collection. My initial…
Asian Art and Culture A Decade of Discovery: Reflecting on Ten Years of the V&A’s African and Caribbean Heritage Tours September 30, 2026 rifanmuazin For ten years, a dedicated cohort of volunteers has been transforming the way visitors experience the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). Through the pioneering African and Caribbean Heritage Tours, these…
Eastern Heritage and History Unearthing the Roots of a Civil Rights Pioneer: New Book Sheds Light on Forgotten Activist Lillian Smith September 30, 2026 rifanmuazin A key figure in the early civil rights movement, Lillian Smith devoted her life to ending segregation in America, only to see her contributions largely overshadowed and forgotten by history.…
Asian Art and Culture Preserving the Pulse: How ‘Lost Music Venues’ Captures the Raw Authenticity of a Pre-Digital Era September 29, 2026 rifanmuazin The University of Liverpool’s "Curation and Heritage" module, led by Dr. Marion Leonard, has provided a unique platform for students to engage with the cultural legacy of Britain’s live music…
Eastern Heritage and History Carve Out Time for October’s New History Reads September 29, 2026 rifanmuazin Among the standout releases this season is a captivating look at an extraordinary American military figure whose life reads like an action thriller. Written by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin,…