Giles Waterfield is an independent curator, writer and lecturer. His most recent publication is a novel, The Iron Necklace.
This major, vivid biography of the art historian is meticulously researched – and long overdue
A deeply felt study of the importance of museums stresses how central objects are to their function and future
The project needs to follow historical examples if it is to avoid the shambles of the Millennium Experience
The old cocktail of countesses and Chippendale won't cut it anymore, so the Met and the Yale Center for British Art are rethinking their displays
Trustees serve a vital purpose in the culture sector, but only if politicians avoid the temptation to meddle...
Young and international: is a new type of director coming to London?
