Jack Lohman
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Jack Lohman or Jacek Lohman was appointed Director of the Museum of London
in August 2002.
Born in London
, England
, of Polish
parents, Lohman was educated at the University of East Anglia
where he graduated with an Honours degree in History of Art
in 1979. He was awarded a scholarship to read architecture
at the Freie Universität Berlin and later obtained an MA
at the University of Manchester
. He went on to win a British Council
Fellowship Award to study Architecture and Conservation in Warsaw
.
Before taking up his present appointment, Jack Lohman was the Chief Executive Officer
of Iziko Museums
of Cape Town
, South Africa
, an organization consisting of fifteen national museums including the South African Museum, the South African Maritime Museum and the South African National Gallery
. Here he led the creation of a new museum institution and the transformation of the national museum sector.
He was a Director of TVC
Ltd, an award-winning film and audio-visual production company and MET Studio, a multi-disciplinary design consultancy based in London, Singapore
and Hong Kong
and, between 1985 and 1994, he worked for English Heritage
, developing museums and exhibitions both nationally and internationally.
He is a former Chairman of the nternational Council of Museums(ICOM) UK (2002-2008) and a former member of the UK National Commission for NESCOCulture Committee (2002-2010).
Jack Lohman is Professor of Museum Design and Communication at the Bergen National Academy of the Arts
in Norway
(since 1997) and Chairman of the National Museum in Warsaw
, Poland
(since 2008). He is Editor in Chief of UNESCO’s Museums and Diversity publications series and a member of the International Advisory Board of the National Institute of Museums in Rwanda
.
Museum of London
The Museum of London documents the history of London from the Prehistoric to the present day. The museum is located close to the Barbican Centre, as part of the striking Barbican complex of buildings created in the 1960s and 70s as an innovative approach to re-development within a bomb damaged...
in August 2002.
Born in London
London
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, England
England
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, of Polish
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
parents, Lohman was educated at the University of East Anglia
University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia is a public research university based in Norwich, United Kingdom. It was established in 1963, and is a founder-member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.-History:...
where he graduated with an Honours degree in History of Art
Art history
Art history has historically been understood as the academic study of objects of art in their historical development and stylistic contexts, i.e. genre, design, format, and style...
in 1979. He was awarded a scholarship to read architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
at the Freie Universität Berlin and later obtained an MA
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
at the University of Manchester
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public research university located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is a "red brick" university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities and the N8 Group...
. He went on to win a British Council
British Council
The British Council is a United Kingdom-based organisation specialising in international educational and cultural opportunities. It is registered as a charity both in England and Wales, and in Scotland...
Fellowship Award to study Architecture and Conservation in Warsaw
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital and largest city of Poland. It is located on the Vistula River, roughly from the Baltic Sea and from the Carpathian Mountains. Its population in 2010 was estimated at 1,716,855 residents with a greater metropolitan area of 2,631,902 residents, making Warsaw the 10th most...
.
Before taking up his present appointment, Jack Lohman was the Chief Executive Officer
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of Iziko Museums
Iziko South African Museum
The Iziko SA Museum is a South African national museum located in Cape Town. The museum was founded in 1825, the first in the country. It has been on its present site in the Company's Garden since 1897...
of Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town is the second-most populous city in South Africa, and the provincial capital and primate city of the Western Cape. As the seat of the National Parliament, it is also the legislative capital of the country. It forms part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
, an organization consisting of fifteen national museums including the South African Museum, the South African Maritime Museum and the South African National Gallery
South African National Gallery
The South African National Gallery is the national art gallery of South Africa located in Cape Town. The collection began in 1872 with the donation of Sir Thomas Butterworth's personal gallery....
. Here he led the creation of a new museum institution and the transformation of the national museum sector.
He was a Director of TVC
TVC
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Ltd, an award-winning film and audio-visual production company and MET Studio, a multi-disciplinary design consultancy based in London, Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
and Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
and, between 1985 and 1994, he worked for English Heritage
English Heritage
English Heritage . is an executive non-departmental public body of the British Government sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...
, developing museums and exhibitions both nationally and internationally.
He is a former Chairman of the nternational Council of Museums(ICOM) UK (2002-2008) and a former member of the UK National Commission for NESCOCulture Committee (2002-2010).
Jack Lohman is Professor of Museum Design and Communication at the Bergen National Academy of the Arts
Bergen National Academy of the Arts
Bergen National Academy of the Arts or KHiB is one of the two independent institutions of higher learning in the visual arts and design in Norway. It is located in Bergen, Norway.-History:...
in Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
(since 1997) and Chairman of the National Museum in Warsaw
National Museum in Warsaw
The National Museum in Warsaw , Poland, is a national institution of culture, one of the largest museums in Poland and the largest in Warsaw. It comprise a rich collection of ancient art , counting about 11.000 pieces, an extensive gallery of Polish painting since the 16th century and a collection...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
(since 2008). He is Editor in Chief of UNESCO’s Museums and Diversity publications series and a member of the International Advisory Board of the National Institute of Museums in Rwanda
Rwanda
Rwanda or , officially the Republic of Rwanda , is a country in central and eastern Africa with a population of approximately 11.4 million . Rwanda is located a few degrees south of the Equator, and is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
.