Reposted by Tincture of MuseumTincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Es Devlin - the ‘Everythingist’ who thinks with her fingertips brings a touch of performance magic to her new @designmuseum.bsky.social exhibition tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/10/01/e...tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comEs Devlin: Other Worlds, Design Museum, October 2026Es Devlin. Es Devlin in conversation with Design Museum Director and Chief Executive Tim Marlow and Curator Johanna Agerman Ross. You might not have heard of Es Devlin, but you might have already c… 121
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumTincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Why am I not feeling the love for Renoir? My new blog on the National Gallery's blockbuster opening on Saturday tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/10/02/r... #museumbloggertinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comRenoir & Love, National Gallery, October 2026So much is said in the caption to one painting in the first room in the new ‘Renoir & Love’ exhibition at the National Gallery … A Nymph by a Stream, 1869-70 Detail A Nymph by… 011
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumRoyal Air Force Museum @rafmuseum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026🎨 New murals have landed at RAF Museum Midlands! Artist Luke Crump teamed up with local students to create two striking artworks bringing RAF stories and our transformation plans to life. Look closely and you’ll spot the students’ colourful drawings! ✈️ bit.ly/4rzFSWQ @heritagefunduk.bsky.social 042
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Why am I not feeling the love for Renoir? My new blog on the National Gallery's blockbuster opening on Saturday tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/10/02/r... #museumbloggertinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comRenoir & Love, National Gallery, October 2026So much is said in the caption to one painting in the first room in the new ‘Renoir & Love’ exhibition at the National Gallery … A Nymph by a Stream, 1869-70 Detail A Nymph by… 011
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Es Devlin - the ‘Everythingist’ who thinks with her fingertips brings a touch of performance magic to her new @designmuseum.bsky.social exhibition tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/10/01/e...tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comEs Devlin: Other Worlds, Design Museum, October 2026Es Devlin. Es Devlin in conversation with Design Museum Director and Chief Executive Tim Marlow and Curator Johanna Agerman Ross. You might not have heard of Es Devlin, but you might have already c… 121
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumDr Nazlin Bhimani @nazlinbhimani.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Some good news – a new library! Shakespeare’s Globe has opened a new public library and archive holding more than 6,000 books, original texts, recordings of productions and other treasures from the theatre’s history. www.thebookseller.com/news/shakesp... #Shakespeare #TheatreHistory #Renaissancethebookseller.comShakespeare library and archive containing 6,000 books opens under the Globe theatreThe theatre has opened its newly renovated research and collection centre, which features London’s only publicly accessible dedicated Shakespeare library and archive 011343
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 25/09/2026ianvisits.co.ukFree exhibition inside the RNLI’s Thames lifeboat stationA pop-up exhibition brings archive art and architectural drawings to the floating Tower Lifeboat Station, open daily until Wednesday 30 September. 0237
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumTincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 24/09/2026New on the blog - bet you haven't been to this one... The Brown Collection - tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/09/24/f...tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comFail We May, Sail We Must, The Brown Collection, Sept 2026Fail We May, Sail We Must – 25 Sept 26 – 7 Aug 27 The Brown Collection – Bentinck Mews I definitely think the Brown Collection, opened in 2022, is one you might not have visited b… 112
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 24/09/2026New on the blog - bet you haven't been to this one... The Brown Collection - tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/09/24/f...tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comFail We May, Sail We Must, The Brown Collection, Sept 2026Fail We May, Sail We Must – 25 Sept 26 – 7 Aug 27 The Brown Collection – Bentinck Mews I definitely think the Brown Collection, opened in 2022, is one you might not have visited b… 112
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026This morning I got a sneak peek of the new free exhibition at artist Glenn Brown’s Brown Collection- ‘Fail We May, Sail We Must’ an eclectic mix of six centuries of work and free too! Opening on 25 Sept the-brown-collection.co.uk 010
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Looks amazing I’ll have to add it to my list! 110
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Finally got to Herculaneum visited in the middle of the day (on route from airport to out holiday home) so it was mega hot but empty. It was amazing, so atmospheric. I’ve always wanted to visit! 2101
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 16/09/2026ianvisits.co.ukInside the Natural History Museum’s room sealed off since WWIIA once-hidden room above the museum’s main entrance has reopened with its historic wooden cupboards and a new exhibition exploring humanity’s relationship with nature. 0222
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Really enjoyed a talk by Nicholas Tromans @royalacademyarts.bsky.social on their Richard Dadd exhibition- on till 25 Oct catch up with my review tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/07/22/r... 010
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumNational Museum Directors' Council @nmdcnews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The NMDC September Newsletter is out now, catch up with the latest sector news, government policy and member updates. This month images come from @rafmuseum.bsky.social Midlands Displaced Display exploring how war and conflict affects different generations. www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/news/newslet... 002
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumJo Nightingale @musicandmuseums.bsky.social · 17/08/2026I'm so glad the art galleries have been reinstated at the IWM, so many striking but devastating paintings there. I remember being so moved by my visit on one of my first solo trips to London. Now joined by film and photography, which warrant a separate visit I think, + a temp exhib on London at war. 1132
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumHouse Historian @househistorian.bsky.social · 13/08/2026This has popped up suddenly, but for all those who have asked me, When is the next series of #AHouseThroughTime? - it starts tonight!! 😀 This time, @davidolusoga.bsky.social tells the story of a fascinating house in Edinburgh! 😊 On BBCTwo at 9pm & iPlayer! #househistory www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...bbc.co.ukBBC Two - A House Through Time, Series 6: Edinburgh, Episode 1, The secret life of an eighteenth century house in EdinburghDavid delves into the archives to tell the personal histories of one Edinburgh house. 15220
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Back in 2019 I spoke to Tim about his career and it all began at English Heritage… tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2019/09/26/i...tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comInterview with Tim Reeve, Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, V&A, 2019Back in February (please excuse the inexcusable delay) I had the great pleasure of interviewing Tim Reeve, deputy director and chief operating officer at the V&A since 2013. My third in a serie… 000
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumTincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 22/07/2026New on the blog - Richard Dadd: Beyond Bedlam @royalacademyarts.bsky.social been looking forward to this exhibition since it was announced! A remarkable artist and a remarkable story. tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/07/22/r... 032
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumTincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 30/07/2026New on the blog - Searching for the truth in early American photography - Portrait of a City: A Century of American Photography at the Dulwich Picture Gallery 28 July - 4 Oct 2026. tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/07/30/p... #MuseumBlogger 053
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 15/07/2026‘Warts and all’: SS Great Britain museum reopens with ‘rounded’ history of shiptheguardian.com‘Warts and all’: SS Great Britain museum reopens with ‘rounded’ history of shipBristol Dockyards takes reflective look at imperialism, migration and lives onboard Brunel’s revolutionary vessel 0307
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 30/07/2026New on the blog - Searching for the truth in early American photography - Portrait of a City: A Century of American Photography at the Dulwich Picture Gallery 28 July - 4 Oct 2026. tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/07/30/p... #MuseumBlogger 053
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Having a little sneaky peek at Clare Woods new exhibition at Pitzhanger Manor in Ealing. Bonus of taking my daughter with me to act as my photographer for the afternoon 😍 www.pitzhanger.org.uk/whatson/clar... 010
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumUnion Chapel @unionchapeluk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026#NowHiring ARCHIVIST for our 200+ year collection of architecture, music, faith & social justice. Care for & develop archive supporting volunteers, researchers & visitors + build engaging exhibitions & partnerships Info: unionchapel.org.uk/work-at-unio... Apply by 10 Aug #ArchiveJobs #HeritageJobs 002
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumDr Susannah Lydon @susieoftraken.bsky.social · 28/07/2026There's a small exhibition celebrating The Wombles and womblemania at The Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath this summer. Don't think the man loading you onto the cable cars normally gets a cheer when he says there's wombles at the top. 0175
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 26/07/2026Rather send out nothing than inaccurate information 000
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 26/07/2026sector support newsletter - "We're sharing here a brief AI summary of the results of our big survey in late 2025. (Because this is AI analysis, it may not be completely accurate.)" - this completely baffles me - if it's not accurate - why share it? 110
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 25/07/2026I will do, i should have said hello. I was really excited about the exhibition and got distracted! 110
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 25/07/2026@jacriding.bsky.social I think I saw you at the press view, I was going to say hello. You sound just like your sister 😂 110
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 22/07/2026New on the blog - Richard Dadd: Beyond Bedlam @royalacademyarts.bsky.social been looking forward to this exhibition since it was announced! A remarkable artist and a remarkable story. tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/07/22/r... 032
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumTincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 15/07/2026New on the blog a tribute to photographer Brian Homer who sadly passed away on 10 July. Brian was one of three photographers behind the Handsworth Self Portraits a fantastic project I have been researching recently. tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/07/15/b...tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comBrian Homer and the Handsworth Self Portrait – a tribute, July 2026Copyright – Derek Bishton, Brian Homer and John Reardon Copyright – Derek Bishton, Brian Homer and John Reardon Copyright – Derek Bishton, Brian Homer and John Reardon It was with… 022
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 15/07/2026New on the blog a tribute to photographer Brian Homer who sadly passed away on 10 July. Brian was one of three photographers behind the Handsworth Self Portraits a fantastic project I have been researching recently. tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/07/15/b...tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comBrian Homer and the Handsworth Self Portrait – a tribute, July 2026Copyright – Derek Bishton, Brian Homer and John Reardon Copyright – Derek Bishton, Brian Homer and John Reardon Copyright – Derek Bishton, Brian Homer and John Reardon It was with… 022
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumTincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 09/06/2026New on the blog - I think I might enjoy this exhibition more in reverse - Marilyn Monroe: A portrait at the National Portrait Gallery. On till 6 September 2026 tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/06/09/m...tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comMarilyn Monroe: A portrait, National Portrait Gallery, June 2026In the year Marilyn Monroe would have hit 100 the National Portrait Gallery is celebrating the career and legacy of the Hollywood star with an exhibition jam packed with images of the actress, mode… 021
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumTincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 12/06/2026New on the blog - Losing itself in the theory - Project A Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica, Barbican, June 2026 tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/06/12/l...tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comLosing itself in the theory – Project A Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica, Barbican, June 2026Barbican Art Gallery Project A Black Planet is a prime example of an exhibition that should have been taken away from the academics involved and given to an interpretation expert to clarify the lan… 001
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumTincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 24/06/2026New on the blog - An old London familiar... 300 years of St Martin-in-the-Fields, a new free exhibition in London tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/a...tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comAn old London familiar… 300 years of St Martin-in-the-Fields, June 2026St Martin-in-the-Fields I have sat on the steps of this London church and eaten an overpriced Pret baguette, I’ve walked past it many a time on my way from Charing Cross, I’ve even had … 011
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumJo Nightingale @musicandmuseums.bsky.social · 07/07/2026I felt that it was more spectacular than necessarily meaningful, but the Anish Kapoor show is a brilliant and mind-blowing experience. This piece looks beautiful, but then you get close to it and your own reflection attacks you, and then you get closer and a psychedelic vortex consumes you. 011
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 24/06/2026New on the blog - An old London familiar... 300 years of St Martin-in-the-Fields, a new free exhibition in London tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/a...tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comAn old London familiar… 300 years of St Martin-in-the-Fields, June 2026St Martin-in-the-Fields I have sat on the steps of this London church and eaten an overpriced Pret baguette, I’ve walked past it many a time on my way from Charing Cross, I’ve even had … 011
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumManny Coulon @mannyc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Come and join me on the board of Culture Coventry (and help root out typos! 🤦♂️😅) 011
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumDr Rachel Souhami @rachelsouhami.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Museums and heritage freelancers! There is now a union for you! I've been working with @soupdragon2000.bsky.social and @dannybirchall.bsky.social to set up the Heritage Freelancers branch of @prospectunion.bsky.social Full details and joining info: heritagefreelancersunion.co.ukheritagefreelancersunion.co.ukProspect Heritage FreelancersA branch of Prospect for museums and heritage freelancers 24838
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 12/06/2026New on the blog - Losing itself in the theory - Project A Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica, Barbican, June 2026 tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/06/12/l...tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comLosing itself in the theory – Project A Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica, Barbican, June 2026Barbican Art Gallery Project A Black Planet is a prime example of an exhibition that should have been taken away from the academics involved and given to an interpretation expert to clarify the lan… 001
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 09/06/2026New on the blog - I think I might enjoy this exhibition more in reverse - Marilyn Monroe: A portrait at the National Portrait Gallery. On till 6 September 2026 tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2026/06/09/m...tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.comMarilyn Monroe: A portrait, National Portrait Gallery, June 2026In the year Marilyn Monroe would have hit 100 the National Portrait Gallery is celebrating the career and legacy of the Hollywood star with an exhibition jam packed with images of the actress, mode… 021
Tincture of Museum @tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Thanks to @soanemuseum.bsky.social for an epic relaxed evening opening on Saturday. Got to take my family and experience a special evening…. 021
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumianVisits @ianvisits.co.uk · 01/06/2026ianvisits.co.ukLondon Library’s historic membership records go online for freeThe London Library’s online records include household literary names alongside thousands of lesser-known readers from the Victorian era onwards. 0155
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumJo Nightingale @musicandmuseums.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Please support the future of my former place of work South London Gallery, in Camberwell/Peckham, if you're in a position to buy contemporary art: www.southlondongallery.org/exhibitions/...southlondongallery.orgSLG Forever at Christie's - South London GallerySLG Forever is an exhibition at Christie’s London, to raise vital funds for the South London Gallery. 27 artists have donated works. 011
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumGlobal Museum @globalmuseum.bsky.social · 21/05/2026A common refrain from museums and heritage organisations tackling the #climate crisis is no longer “Is there guidance?” but “Where on earth do we start?” AIM and the National Museum Directors’ Council have developed the Museum Climate Hub aim-museums.co.uk/news/new-res... #globalmuseum #museums 001
Reposted by Tincture of MuseumDan McPainInOneSpecificKnee @danmckee.bsky.social · 27/05/2026That’s the stuff 2185