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In my various lines of work as cultural historian, museum director, policy-maker and even strategic planner, I essentially play the role of a story-teller. I tell stories – about history and culture, about works of art in museums, about people … Continue reading
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It’s been a busy month and a bit. Short spurts of travel. Loads of things happening that have import on my future. Plus, I was also ill for a couple of weeks. So I had to pause on my journey … Continue reading
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The scene is set. I’m seated at the table, surrounded by eight guests whom we’re hoping will give generously. The main course is done. Plates have been cleared and desserts have yet to be served. The Museum’s indefatigable Head of … Continue reading
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On Tuesday, 27 October, just over a week ago, I collected the keys to my new apartment. Yes indeed, I have taken the leap and – with some financial help from my mother – bought the place of my dreams. … Continue reading
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What a difference a month and a bit makes! In late February, when I wrote my previous post, I had just returned from Mexico, anticipating change but hopeful that life would go on, more or less, with some, but not … Continue reading
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It so happens I wrote another manifesto for the museum earlier this year, this time to explain our “YEAR OF SOUTHEAST ASIA 2018/19” – the why and how of our focus on Southeast Asia, and the approach we took in … Continue reading
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When I first got the job, someone – a good friend of mine who just so happens to be the other Director of a National Museum (there aren’t that many – you know who you are) warned me that I … Continue reading
Dream Of A City 