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AI Adolescence

Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, it might also be the last, unless we learn how to avoid the risks. —Stephen Hawking This article …

Culture Wars 2.0

The net effect of loud, sensational clamor is to mute more quiet and temperate voices. —James Davison Hunter, Culture Wars: The Struggle to Define America This article originally appeared …

The Art of Restitution at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

At the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), our collections policy—the document that dictates how we handle all collection-related matters—states that we will not collect anything known to …

Point of View: Trouble at Home

Controversy swirls around the repatriation of the Ben…

Beyond Compliance at the McClung Museum

At the McClung Museum, a NAGPRA assessment strengthens collaboration with Native Nations on a current and future …

What Endures at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is committed to voluntary returns when morally, ethically, or commonsensically…

The Yaqui Case at the National Museums of World Culture

In 2022, the National Museums of World Culture in Sweden returned ceremonial items to the Indigenous Yaquis…

Point of View: Letting the Outside In

When we welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we can increase our reach, relevance, …

A Time to Unite for the Semiquincentennial

The US Semiquincentennial is an opportunity for museums and cultural institutions to bring people together in the quest for liberty, equality, a…

A Mini Master Class in Museum Advocacy

Key lessons on how to effectively engage elected officials from a Capitol Hill chie…

A Penny for Your Arts at the Denver Cultural Institutions

The Denver arts and cultural community has built an ecosystem that encourages voters to fund its work, one penny…

Collective Action with the California Association of Museums

Working with the California Association of Museums, a fundraiser with the San Diego Natural History Museum gained valuable advocacy …
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