James is an artist, curator, and heritage consultant specialising in bringing twenty first -century context to culturally sensitive historic collections. He has staged hundreds of events and exhibitions with communities, artists, and researchers, often focused on opening up organisations to previously excluded perspectives. Alongside curating the exhibitions programme and helping drive strategic development at Manchester’s Portico Library, he has contributed to events with the BBC, ARTE TV, Bluedot Festival, Home, and the Cité de la Mode et du Design. He has completed mentorships and training with the British Museum, Wellcome Collection, Manchester Art Gallery, and Common Cause Foundation. His projects have been cited as examples of inclusive and collaborative practice by the Crafts Council and the Journal of Museum Ethnography among others.