Cultural Trends Journal

?? Featured in Cultural Trends, Volume 34, Issue 1 (2025)! Zeljka Kasumovic Tonkovic? and colleagues examine cultural consumption in Croatia, exploring how globalisation and class shape cultural tastes. Their findings challenge traditional ideas of “highbrow” and “lowbrow” culture. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gaGYGuVN

?? Published in Cultural Trends, Volume 34, Issue 1 (2025)! How do we measure the creative economy? This study reviews existing creativity indices and exposes major methodological gaps. A critical read for researchers and policymakers. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/ga6QSFuq

?? Published in Cultural Trends, Volume 34, Issue 1 (2025)! Kevin Guyan and Doris Ruth Eikhof examine the role of diversity data in the UK television industry, highlighting how data can both amplify and marginalise queer workers’ experiences. A critical look at the complexities of data-driven inclusion policies. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/ga6t6mnn

??? Featured in Cultural Trends, Volume 34, Issue 1 (2025)! Museum professionals in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania express divergent views on the role and societal importance of museums. This study sheds light on the evolving discourse of museum value across different national contexts. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gkb9megt

Continuing our introductions of new Cultural Trends editorial board members, today we’re pleased to welcome Professor Daniel Ashton. Dan is Professor of Cultural and Creative Industries at Winchester School of Art, University of Southampton. His work spans education, research, and creative practice, with a focus on place and policy, organisations and work. His recent projects explore?cultural strategies, qualitative data and place-based decision-making, and creative ecosystems. In addition to his academic role, Dan is a Policy Fellow with the Southampton Institute for Arts and Humanities, where he engages with cultural policy and sector development. We’re excited to have Dan on the board and look forward to his contributions! More introductions coming soon. #CulturalPolicy #CulturalTrends #EditorialBoard #CreativeIndustries #CulturalStrategies #PlaceBasedPolicy #CreativeEcosystems

?? Now available in Cultural Trends, Volume 34, Issue 1 (2025)! Who stays in the creative industries—and who leaves? Wike Been’s research tracks creative workers’ careers over a decade, uncovering how inequality affects who remains in the field. The findings challenge assumptions about career stability and expose the precarity many face. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFVc9Ghm

??? Published in Cultural Trends, Volume 34, Issue 1 (2025) Public cultural organisations rely on a vast workforce beyond artists, yet their career development remains underexplored. Anna Góral’s study maps key professional trajectories and the factors shaping careers in the sector, offering insights for HR strategies and policy planning. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/g478ReWT

?? Featured in Cultural Trends, Volume 34, Issue 1 (2025) How can museums create richer narratives in exhibitions? Blending digital technology with tangible heritage can deepen visitor engagement and overcome challenges such as the loss of artefacts and remote site access. This study explores how digital archives and interactive technologies are shaping the future of museum storytelling. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gx6QjzZm

Cultural Trends Journal is thrilled to see our Editor-in-Chief, Dr Steven Hadley, take the stage as a keynote speaker at #ARSUM25 Joining an exceptional lineup, including Prof. Dr Ben Walmsley and Anne Torreggiani, Steven will contribute to crucial conversations on #culturalpolicy and #audiences at this international gathering in Kotor, Montenegro. With the conference opening by Dr Andjela Jaksic - Stojanovic, Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, and moderation by Natasa Kraljevic LL M, this promises to be an unmissable event. Looking forward to the discussions ahead! ?? More details: https://lnkd.in/dxG87JEv #CulturalTrends #CreativeHub #CulturalLeadership #InternationalConference

?? New in Cultural Trends, Volume 34, Issue 1 (2025)! Orchestras worldwide face financial strain, but what if innovative strategies could bridge the gap? This article by Catarina Malcata Rebelo and Emília Malcata Rebelo explores how revenue diversification, digital engagement, and audience strategies can ensure financial sustainability. A must-read for arts managers and policymakers! ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2jswS3a