Join us for an in-depth exploration of a unique archive of Middle Eastern topographical photographs dating from the early-20th century.

Join us to hear from three Syrian Graduate Architects from the social enterprise ‘Places of ARcture’, each discussing the importance of protecting cultural heritage in their home city of Aleppo, within their own practice.

Join us for a lively discussion with representatives from The World Monuments Fund, The 20th Century Society and Historic England to hear about how we preserve exceptional elements of our built heritage, and why. With the growing speed of urban development in our cities jostling against a desire to preserve the best of the past, we ask the experts how their organisations prioritise, protest for and successfully preserve our ‘at risk’ built heritage. From stately homes to social housing, we look at what makes these structures special and what merits their protection. Looking back at how the process of listing and broader efforts to protect have developed in recent decades; harnessing the power of social media and fuelling greater social engagement within communities, we reflect on how these changes are helping inform the process to preserve for the future, both in the UK and beyond.

Part 1 of 2 Join keynote speakers to provide context to our OpenSpace discussion, discussing the role of the museum in the migration crisis. Should museums remain neutral, or are they uniquely positioned to address the subject of migration? Participants will consider the potential of museums as sites of activism and their relevance in the ‘post-truth’ world, exploring how they represent their communities and reflect current events. Speakers include: • A brief history of migration to the UK – Robert Winder, author of Bloody Foreigners • Almir Koldzic, Co-Director of Counterpoints Arts (Refugee Week coordinators) on their work engaging refugees and migrants through the arts and cultural experiences • Emily Miller, Head of Learning & Partnerships at the Migration Museum, on their plans for the future of the Migration Museum • Alyson Frazier, Co-Founder on Play for Progress on their experience of setting up an NGO and attaining corporate sponsorship

role the country house plays in our national understanding of social and global histories, art and culture…

role the country house plays in our national understanding of social and global histories, art and culture…

Three exciting emerging designers under 30, each using a variety of methods to respond to the climate crisis…

installation – which is both a digital and physical manifestation of the global single-use plastics crisis…

installation – which is both a digital and physical manifestation of the global single-use plastics crisis…

which addresses the legacies of slavery and inequality, issues of power and gender, and the climate crisis…

This workshop explores pattern & shape within the Islamic Middle East Galleries, whilst looking at the cultural…

workshop explores pattern and shape within the Islamic Middle East Galleries, whilst looking at the cultural…

Charlotte Kent is an arts writer and Associate Professor of Visual Culture at Montclair State University…