This Wednesday is #AskACurator Day, and we're spoilt for choice with the fantastic range of specialist curators working here at UK Parliament! πΌοΈπͺπͺ
Let's meet our curators, and tweet any questions you have for them below ππΌ
Melanie is the Deputy Curator for the Parliamentary Art Collection, taking care of our 9,000+ precious artworks. ποΈ
Ask Melanie any questions about the Parliamentary Art Collection here β¬οΈ
Sophie is a Collections Manager caring for our Architectural Fabric Collection.
She oversees around 5000 items of historic architectural materials and fittings which would have originally been part of UK Parliamentβs buildings.
Let us know any questions for Sophie here β¬οΈ
And Emily is the Assistant Collections Manager for our Historic Furniture and Decorative Arts Collection, looking after over 10,000 objects at Parliament, including furniture, silver and ceramics. πΊ
Send in any questions for Emily here β¬οΈ
Melanie, Sophie and Emily will be back on Wednesday answering your questions - don't forget to check in! #AskACurator
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We're #hiring a Head of #Conservation#Architecture who can
π oversee the strategy for building conservation
ποΈ keep the programme of conservation works up to date
π be a great team leader
We're also #hiring a Principal Doorkeeper who can:
πͺ lead a busy team of 22 Doorkeepers
π ensure the smooth running of ceremonial events
π remain calm and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
Recently we've shared the people, stories, and secret histories behind 150 years of the Palace of Westminster. See what you've learned in our quiz! β¬οΈ
(π€« Psst: No one sees your choices, so don't worry about getting it wrong! We'll be back with answers later.)
Today is #AskACurator Day, and we have 3 specialist curators answering your questions on our Parliamentary Art, Historic Furniture and Architectural Fabric Collections! πΌοΈπͺπͺ
Let's hear your questions and their answers β¬
First over to our Parliamentary Art expert Melanie π¨πΌοΈβοΈ
π¬ "How many works are hidden away in storage? Do they get put on display in rotation?" β
80% of our 9,000 artworks are on display - a high percentage compared to many museums. We do rotate the works on display - some are fragile and can only be displayed for short periods.