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TheMuseumsLab Collaborators

Since 2021, a diverse range of institutions and individuals have actively shaped and contributed to TheMuseumsLab Fellowship.

Through their expertise, creativity, and engagement, they have influenced the program’s direction, developed innovative projects, and addressed complex cultural issues such as historical injustices, restitution, the role of memory in contemporary society, as well as leadership in complex global contexts and the relevance and future of museums.

Lead Curatorial Partners since 2021

  • University of the Western Cape

    University of the Western Cape

    The University of the Western Cape (UWC) was founded in 1960 and occupies a unique space in the South African higher education landscape. It is a dynamic institution committed to excellence in learning, teaching, research and innovation in…

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  • District Six Museum

    District Six Museum

    The ‘Hands Off District Six’ conference of 1988 led to the formation of the District Six Museum Foundation in 1989. The Foundation worked towards the establishment of the Museum which was launched on 10 December 1994 with its inaugural exhi…

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  • National Museums of Kenya

    National Museums of Kenya

    The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) is a multidisciplinary state corporation, entrusted with managing Kenya’s heritage on behalf of the citizens. Its main areas of focus are research, heritage conservation and management. The institution is…

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  • Ghana Museums and Monuments Board

    Ghana Museums and Monuments Board

    The Museums Division of GMMB oversees nine main museums, including the National Museum. Two of the museums are situated inside a castle, and three are situated inside a fort. Apart from their regular exhibits, the museums organize temporary…

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Museums and Cultural Spaces Hosting the Programme since 2021

  • Adwa Memorial Museum

    Adwa Memorial Museum

    The Adwa Victory Memorial pays homage to the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice and those whose valorous deeds ensured Ethiopia’s triumph. Through immersive exhibits, poignant artifacts, and evocative displays, visitors are transported…

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  • Andemta Archive

    Andemta Archive

    A collective that was formed in 2005 by six individuals as a reading club; reorganized in 2015 with a plan to be an archive center for in-house and external research works focusing on Ethiopia and the wider African Diaspora.…

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  • Artawi Gallery

    Artawi Gallery

    Artawi Gallery is a photography-centric art space fostering connections through contemporary art that is advocating for artists’ benefits. The gallery was founded by photographers Sehin Tewabe and Abinet Teshome, who will welcome you at the…

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  • Bilalul Habeshi Museum

    Bilalul Habeshi Museum

    The Bilalul Habeshi Museum is considered to be the pioneer nation in hosting the religion of Islam. Ethiopia keeps one of the fascinating early history of Islam and a large treasure trove of the oldest Islamic artifacts. Despite the early f…

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