Margaret Middleton

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We’re trying to rebuild ourselves emotionally and physically, but nothing is easy after what Gaza has endured. My family still needs support to get through these difficult days. Your kindness truly matters.💔

I'm glad to have signed this statement in support of queer and trans staff at the National Library of Scotland, who by the sounds of it are going through an awful time at the moment: docs.google.com/document/d/e...

Makes sense for someone who was besties with Coco Chanel but yeah that was news to me too

Reminder that, unless a creative freelancer has a spouse with a day job that offers health insurance, they likely have an ACA plan. And with the hits to creative industries the past few years, I'm guessing many qualify for subsidies.

Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.

all the staffers at teen vogue who just got laid off I hope yall feel how appreciated your work has been by so many.

I was due to take part in an event at @britishlibrary.bsky.social tonight but now I’m choosing not to go because I won’t cross a picket line. Solidarity to @pcsunion.bsky.social and the British Library workers.

With the Trump administration cutting off SNAP benefits, I think it's really time to pull together. I made a little donation to City Harvest, and if you donate to any food bank and tell me what your small problem is, I'll give you a pep talk in Monday's newsletter! (Send me your receipt too!)

I love omca. There are wonderful children's museums in the bay area: bay area discovery museum in Marin, children's creativity museum in SF, children's discovery museum of San Jose...

The Complaint Apparatus Some thoughts on the co-option of complaints

The Complaint Apparatus open.substack.com/pub/feminist...

Where do you live now?

If you ever think you're doing something new with visitor centered practice in museums, a children's museum has probably already done it.

Trans pride in the museum - Museums Association Margaret Middleton on how Manchester Art Gallery has opened its doors to transgender communities

Opinion | Trans pride in the museum 🏳️‍⚧️

Margaret Middleton on how Manchester Art Gallery has opened its doors to transgender communities.

For cis ppl, gender is usually a synonym for women

Trans pride in the museum - Museums Association Margaret Middleton on how Manchester Art Gallery has opened its doors to transgender communities

How can museums stand in solidarity with their local transgender communities? “I think the biggest thing is opening their doors to us,” said trans activist Arlo West. “When museums stand up and say, ‘We support trans people,’ it sends a powerful message.”

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After the British museum theft and now the Louvre heist, the premise of Euro-custodianship of global south heritage is more than debatable. Return the possessions to their community custodians.

I was researching lawns earlier this year and I was struck by the way they've been used as a tool of control.

William Levitt of Levittown fame said of lawns: “No man who owns his own house and lot can be a Communist. He has too much to do.”

Promo image of Suranne Jones as a woman called "Bert" - giving attitude with a DIY bleach bob, orange tinted aviator sunglasses and an oversized sunset themed camp shirt, worn open to expose one of the many fake tattoos they daubed her with

Pretty sure wardrobe was just given the direction "queerbait" for Suranne Jones

#Frauds is fun, I love a heist, I love queer museum antics, this was MADE for me.

But jfc they better make out in series 2 or I will lose my mind.

How a Scottish maritime museum ended up in Israel’s 3D propaganda An analysis of dozens of Israeli army animations discovered digital assets sourced not from classified intelligence but commercial libraries and content creators.

Have you seen 3D animations from the IDF showing secret Hamas hideouts?

According to Israel's +972 magazine, many have "serious spatial inaccuracies or prefabricated assets—sourced not from classified intelligence but rather from commercial libraries, content creators, and cultural institutions."

A photo of Margaret's foot- jeans hiked yo expose an orange Welsh tapestry patterned sock in a brown dress shoe

When in Cymru #Museums2025

I always like it when folks follow up like that. Ps. Your research sounds fascinating. I'd love to learn more about your findings.

Colonial-loot museum is hosting an Indian-themed gala. I don't know what's more offensive: normalising engaging with colonial loot -- did the funds dry up -- or 'fancy-dressing up' Indian.

Many comparisons to Natalie Portman who has been public with how being sexualized as a young teen affected her so negatively

Ugh of course

How Do You Design One Space That Works for All Ages? A museum exhibit design blog from Paul Orselli and POW! Tricks of the trade, useful resources, and exhibit-y thoughts for designers and museum folks.

How Do You Design One Space That Works for All Ages?

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