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    Registration is now open for the ICOM General Conference 2025 in Dubai, themed “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.” The conference will gather global museum professionals on 11-17 November, offering networking events, workshops, and discussions on museum industry transformation.

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    This year's edition of the global initiative by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), the International Museum Day (IMD), has achieved remarkable participation worldwide, demonstrating the importance of museums as dynamic cultural hubs that foster community engagement, global dialogue, and sustainable development.

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📑 Recent reports from ICOM’s Syrian members have outlined the emergence of an active black market for cultural objects in Syria. Electronic treasure-hunting devices are openly sold in major Syrian cities and objects found during illegal excavations are publicly advertised for sale on social media. Moreover, there has been a noticeable increase in the production and circulation of counterfeited cultural objects, especially coins, creating additional challenges for the authentication and provenance verification of Syrian cultural objects. 

📕 ICOM Emergency Red List of Syrian Cultural Objects at Risk was published to help art and heritage professionals, as well as law enforcement officials, identify Syrian objects that are protected by national and international legislation. The Red List remains a vital tool in combatting the ongoing, and resurgent problem of the illicit trafficking of Syrian cultural objects.

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📑 Recent reports from ICOM’s Syrian members have outlined the emergence of an active black market for cultural objects in Syria. Electronic treasure-hunting devices are openly sold in major Syrian cities and objects found during illegal excavations are publicly advertised for sale on social media. Moreover, there has been a noticeable increase in the production and circulation of counterfeited cultural objects, especially coins, creating additional challenges for the authentication and provenance verification of Syrian cultural objects. 📕 ICOM Emergency Red List of Syrian Cultural Objects at Risk was published to help art and heritage professionals, as well as law enforcement officials, identify Syrian objects that are protected by national and international legislation. The Red List remains a vital tool in combatting the ongoing, and resurgent problem of the illicit trafficking of Syrian cultural objects. 🔗Link in bio #ICOMRedList

🏳️‍🌈 There are LGBTQ+ people among us who lived through some of the most important advances in civil rights history, including the Stonewall Riots, the fight to end the AIDS epidemic, and the legalisation of same-sex marriage. 

💡 #ICOMVoices is an editorial space on the ICOM website that allows #museum and heritage professionals and researchers to share their experiences and reflections.

Read or hear the full article in English, Spanish or French at icom.museum and via our link in bio 🔗

🏳️‍🌈 There are LGBTQ+ people among us who lived through some of the most important advances in civil rights history, including the Stonewall Riots, the fight to end the AIDS epidemic, and the legalisation of same-sex marriage. 💡 #ICOMVoices is an editorial space on the ICOM website that allows #museum and heritage professionals and researchers to share their experiences and reflections. Read or hear the full article in English, Spanish or French at icom.museum and via our link in bio 🔗

🌎 Held every three years, the #ICOM General Conference is a global event in the museum field, bringing together thousands of professionals from all over the world to shape the future of #museums through dialogue, exchange, and collaboration.

🎫 Participants can now register to attend the conference in person and benefit from the early bird pricing, available until 30 August 2025.

💻 Visit the registration page to get the details and to complete your registration today at dubai2025.icom.museum

🌎 Held every three years, the #ICOM General Conference is a global event in the museum field, bringing together thousands of professionals from all over the world to shape the future of #museums through dialogue, exchange, and collaboration. 🎫 Participants can now register to attend the conference in person and benefit from the early bird pricing, available until 30 August 2025. 💻 Visit the registration page to get the details and to complete your registration today at dubai2025.icom.museum

💻 Museum International : Partnerships & Collaborations: Entrevistas y artículos en versión original

📖 En esta edicion les invitamos a leer la version original en español del artículo «El individuo como brújula para la sostenibilidad: estrategias innovadoras en el MALBA», escrito por Max Pérez y Ana Saint Jean, respectivamente Coordinador de Educación y Responsable de Desarrollo del @museomalba (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires).

💡 Con el objetivo de facilitar el acceso a los artículos de Museum International al mayor número de personas posible, a partir de ahora compartiremos las versiones originales de los artículos escritos en francés y español.

Lea el artículo completo en nuestro sitio web icom.museum via el link en la bio

💻 Museum International : Partnerships & Collaborations: Entrevistas y artículos en versión original 📖 En esta edicion les invitamos a leer la version original en español del artículo «El individuo como brújula para la sostenibilidad: estrategias innovadoras en el MALBA», escrito por Max Pérez y Ana Saint Jean, respectivamente Coordinador de Educación y Responsable de Desarrollo del @museomalba (Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires). 💡 Con el objetivo de facilitar el acceso a los artículos de Museum International al mayor número de personas posible, a partir de ahora compartiremos las versiones originales de los artículos escritos en francés y español. Lea el artículo completo en nuestro sitio web icom.museum via el link en la bio

🗳️ Ready to lead? ICOM will elect the next Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Advisory Council, along with NC and IC Spokespersons, during the 27th General Conference this November!

🌍 Why apply? These roles are crucial for shaping ICOM’s future, implementing its Strategic Plan, and strengthening communication across the organisation.

📝 How to apply: Submit your candidacy via the online form in your ICOM Member Space before Saturday 28 June 2025 (23:59 Paris time). Late applications won’t be accepted.

📖 Know the rules: Make sure to review the Election procedure rules before applying. If you’re running for Chairperson, your application must be officially supported by a Committee or Regional Alliance.

✉️ Questions? Contact legal@icom.museum for more info — and don’t miss your chance to shape ICOM’s future!

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🗳️ Ready to lead? ICOM will elect the next Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Advisory Council, along with NC and IC Spokespersons, during the 27th General Conference this November! 🌍 Why apply? These roles are crucial for shaping ICOM’s future, implementing its Strategic Plan, and strengthening communication across the organisation. 📝 How to apply: Submit your candidacy via the online form in your ICOM Member Space before Saturday 28 June 2025 (23:59 Paris time). Late applications won’t be accepted. 📖 Know the rules: Make sure to review the Election procedure rules before applying. If you’re running for Chairperson, your application must be officially supported by a Committee or Regional Alliance. ✉️ Questions? Contact legal@icom.museum for more info — and don’t miss your chance to shape ICOM’s future! 🔗 Link in bio for more information

🏛 Museums are far more than mere guardians of #cultural heritage – they are dynamic places that must continuously adapt to societal, economic, and structural changes. But how satisfied are the people who shape these institutions with their work?

💡 #ICOMVoices is an editorial space on the ICOM website that allows #museum and heritage professionals and researchers to share their experiences and reflections.

Read or hear the full article in English, Spanish or French at icom.museum and via our link in bio 🔗

🏛 Museums are far more than mere guardians of #cultural heritage – they are dynamic places that must continuously adapt to societal, economic, and structural changes. But how satisfied are the people who shape these institutions with their work? 💡 #ICOMVoices is an editorial space on the ICOM website that allows #museum and heritage professionals and researchers to share their experiences and reflections. Read or hear the full article in English, Spanish or French at icom.museum and via our link in bio 🔗

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