‘Artefacts were just sitting in suitcases in people’s homes’: the London museum preserving Somali culture

Resource type
Author/contributor
Title
‘Artefacts were just sitting in suitcases in people’s homes’: the London museum preserving Somali culture
Abstract
The UK’s first dedicated space for Somali heritage has built its collection from 15 years of donations. Culture House’s founders explain the power of giving a permanent home to a community’s heritage and hopes
Publication
The Guardian
Date
2025-09-02
Section
Art and design
ISSN
0261-3077
Accessed
9/6/25, 5:28 PM
Short Title
‘Artefacts were just sitting in suitcases in people’s homes’
Language
English
Library Catalog
The Guardian
License
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Extra
Somalia
Citation
Abdi, S. (2025, September 2). ‘Artefacts were just sitting in suitcases in people’s homes’: the London museum preserving Somali culture. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/sep/02/artefacts-london-museum-preserving-somali-culture-house