Digital dark times: Salaries in digital preservation

The Serpentine is one of the world’s most renowned art galleries. Their exhibitions as varied as Gerhard Richter, Damien Hirst, and Marina Abramović. They don’t hold a permanent collection, instead, they provide a space for temporary collections and an annual pavilion, the pavilion designed by luminaries such as Zaha Hadid, Frank Gehry, and Ai Weiwei.

Given a recent job posting it looks like they are looking at maintaining their memory better and branching out into digital preservation.

Here’s the kicker — its salary band is GBP 35,000 to GBP 38,000. So it must be an entry level position, especially in London, right?

Well, let’s see what they want you to do for that price tag…

I have some initial #hot-takes and thoughts on the #HodgeReview on #ArtsCouncilEngland.

Yes: keep arms-length, replace #LetsCreate, change funding model, replace #Grantium and #Illuminate, and absolutely reform reporting - existing model is *not* working. Read more on my blog.

http://mattkirby.com/2025/12/17/some-thoughts-on-the-hodge-review/

Lumiere 2025, taking place in Durham, North East England, is now just over three weeks away.
Taking place across three evenings, from Thursday to Saturday, 13-15 November, although sadly, this year's event is going to be the last!
Lumiere, which transforms the city into an illuminated art gallery, has pulled in an estimated 1.3 million visitors since it began in 2009.
The event is also reckoned to have boosted the local economy to the tune of some £43 million.
Yet despite those impressive statistics, the event's organisers have declared that this year's biennial Lumiere festival will be the last.
So, if you've not already treated yourself to this free event (and even if you have), this looks like it could be your last chance.
Further details about Lumiere 2025 are available on the official website on the link below.
#lumiere2025 #DurhamEvents #durham #culture #lightshow #artscouncilengland

https://www.lumiere-festival.com/

Lichfield museum celebrates accreditation award

https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/2025/08/30/lichfield-museum-celebrates-accreditation-award/