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Tranches Not Traces: A Case Study on Embedding Trans and Non-Binary Narratives into a National Museum Collection

Zorian Clayton

Journal of Museum Education | Sep 9, 2026

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This article summarizes the results of an Art Fund UK New Collecting Award at the Victoria & Albert Museum to improve the national collections by purchasing the work of more trans and non-binary artists, plus key allies who have pioneered progress in representing trans lives. This case study charts each object collected during the 2-year project (2022–2024), examining how they fit within the context of museum collecting policies, plus the challenges faced and the positive outcomes of having instigated this tranche of targeted collecting.

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@article{Clayton2026Tranches,
  title = {Tranches Not Traces: A Case Study on Embedding Trans and Non-Binary Narratives into a National Museum Collection},
  author = {Zorian Clayton},
  journal = {Journal of Museum Education},
  year = {2026},
  doi = {10.1080/10598650.2026.2724477},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/10598650.2026.2724477}
}

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