During the Fellowship this year, we explored how colonial photography is not just an image, but also a tool of power — shaping collective memory and sustaining oppressive systems.
The Joint Declaration of TheMuseumsLab Partner Museums Network
At its 5-year anniversary, TheMuseumsLab network of African and European partners signed a powerful joint declaration, committing to transform museums into inclusive spaces of dialogue, reflection, and connection. Discover how this milestone is reshaping the future of cultural collaboration.
Meet Tsegaw Tesfa - the designer behind the logo for TheMuseumsLab 2025
Tsegaw Tesfa’s concept was selected by an interdisciplinary jury from over 20 submissions by talented graphic designers across Ethiopia. The design shapes the visual identity of TheMuseumsLab 2025 with Addis Ababa as the featured partner city.
TheMuseumsLab Alumni Contribution | Cultural Losses and Trauma
by Jamie Dau, Lina Krakau & Leslie Zimmermann | For some, a mere exhibit; for others, a symbol profound emotion: Many artifacts in museums are the result of injustice. Objects appropriated in colonial contexts or through Nazi crimes can touch upon traumata which have lasted for generations.
Reflections on a Transformative Journey by Alumna Onyinye Nwokeocha
Onyinye reflects on her experience at TheMuseumsLab 2024, visiting museums and heritage sites in Germany, Namibia, and Ghana. Through lectures, field visits, and cross-cultural collaboration, she explores how museums can serve as platforms for storytelling, advocacy, and healing, and how these insights influence her professional practice.
Residency Insights: Connecting Norway, Hungary and Uganda
Follow the experience of two TheMuseumsLab Fellows during their Residency at the Glomdal Museum in Norway, captured in a joint reflection with their host.
Looking back at TheMuseumsLab 2024 by Alumnus Eliabu Sadock Mbonimpa
Follow Eliabu as he explores museums in Accra and Berlin, engages with peers from Africa and Europe, and reflects on heritage, collections, and collaborative approaches in museum practice.
