Stephen E. Weil and David Fleming, OBE, have established a strong and enduring legacy for INTERCOM and, no less importantly, for the entire ICOM network.

In honour of Stephen E. Weil, the triennial S.E.W. Lectures were established as a key moment of reflection during ICOM General Conferences. Conceived as a space for critical thinking on the social role, ethics, and public responsibility of museums, the Lectures ensure that Weil’s spirit, vision, and intellectual legacy continue to inform and inspire contemporary museum practice worldwide.

David Fleming worked tirelessly to promote and secure recognition of the Torreón Declaration, a landmark statement affirming the social value of museums and their responsibility to contribute actively to social justice, inclusion, and democratic engagement. His commitment was instrumental in embedding these principles within ICOM’s discourse and practice, reinforcing the role of museums as agents of social change.

Find here the booklet of the S. E. Weil’s lectures 2010-2022 – SEW lectures 20102022

Find here a note from Rosario Ramos, who contributed to the Torreon Declaration – Note on the Torreon Declaration

DECLARATION of  TORREON on the responsibility that museums have in promoting human rights. INTERCOM 2009:
INTERCOM BELIEVES THAT IT IS A FUNDAMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY OF MUSEUMS, WHEREVER POSSIBLE, TO BE ACTIVE IN PROMOTING DIVERSITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS, RESPECT AND EQUALITY FOR PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS, BELIEFS AND BACKGROUNDS.