Kilburn Museum Lab

Exhibition Catalogue


Murialdo, F. (ed.) 2024. Kilburn Museum Lab. London, UK Kilburn Museum Lab.
TypeExhibition Catalogue
TitleKilburn Museum Lab
EditorsMurialdo, F.
Abstract

Kilburn, situated in North-West London, is a patch of land spanning three boroughs, Camden, Brent and Westminster. Kilburn has many different identities and voices. Kilburn is a welcoming neighbourhood that has evolved into a multicultural realm, where diverse identities intersect amidst a backdrop of constant change.
What gives a place its specificity is not a shared historical background but the network of social relationships and common experiences that build ‘a sense of place’. There are many different communities in Kilburn – that’s what makes Kilburn such an interesting place.
The use of the word Museum is a provocation that challenges traditional notions of institutionalised spaces. The addition of Lab suggests that museums can be participated self-determined entities that prioritize what is valuable and meaningful to their respective communities.
By documenting and celebrating the diverse narratives that shape our community, the Kilburn Museum Lab seeks to engage the community actively, fostering understanding and appreciation for our cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity, and sharing the myriads of hidden stories that contribute to shaping our collective sense of place.
The Kilburn Museum is a cultural space with a strong community focus, dedicated to positively influencing Kilburn’s social fabric. It serves as an agent for change to empower collective ownership of cultural heritage and shape future outcomes.
The museum is a work in progress, devoid of a fixed plan or plot, evolving with the collective vision of its community.

KeywordsKilburn; Museum; Community engagement
Sustainable Development Goals11 Sustainable cities and communities
Middlesex University ThemeCreativity, Culture & Enterprise
Research GroupFashion and Interiors
ISBN
Paperback9782532625760
PublisherKilburn Museum Lab
Place of publicationLondon, UK
Copyright Year2024
Publication dates
Print19 Jun 2024
Publication process dates
Accepted01 Jun 2025
Deposited06 May 2025
Output statusPublished
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All rights reserved
File Access Level
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Copyright Statement

All rights reserved - no part of this publication can be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without permission in writing from Kilburn Museum Lab/Francesca Murialdo. More information at kilburnmuseumlab.org/

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