Transnational Art in Heritage Network

Launched in August 2023 ‘Networking international and transnational approaches to contemporary art in heritage practice’ was an 18-month research project which aimed to initiate a new international network bringing together UK and overseas academics, curators, artists, heritage organisations, and museum sites to exchange and explore transnational understandings of contemporary art in heritage practice.

The project was led by researchers at Newcastle University and was delivered in partnership with Arts&Heritage, National Trust, The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience, and The Artist’s Studio Museum Network.

The project was funded by the UK Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) under its International Research Networking Scheme.

Insights and outcomes from the pilot research are now available in our Project Report (published  April 2025).

Project Report

Now launched: Contemporary Art in Heritage International Network - Online survey

We launched a survey of international contemporary art in heritage projects. Our focus is on capturing information on temporary, site-specific activity that have taken taken place beyond the UK over the last five years.

Meet-Up 3

Newcastle University and the Artist’s Studio Museum Network are delighted to announce the date for the third online Meet-Up of the new International Contemporary Art in Heritage Network.

Meet-Up 4

Newcastle University and National Trust are delighted to announce the date for the fourth and final online Meet-Up of the International Contemporary Art in Heritage Network.

Symposium

Join the Newcastle University research team, international partners, host sites, and participating artists to discuss the series of pilot virtual artists' residencies as it comes to a close.