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With Their Subject Matter in the Crosshairs, What Should Museums Do?
My parents were part of the generation that fought and won World War II. As their children, it was common for us to ask them, “What did you do during the war?” We wanted to be reassured they had stood up and done the right thing when it … -
Building a Future of Social Justice
In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, I came across a picture (above) of a futurist installation by LA street artist Plastic Jesus. This bit of immersive fiction warned of a future in which America might repeat one of the most … -
Museopunks Episode 27: #MuseumsAreNotNeutral
With a reticence towards partisan politics, museums are sometimes perceived to be neutral institutions, many avoiding taking a visible stand on issues. But can they really avoid being political when making choices about the allocation of …
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When designing exhibitions, museums try to create experiences that expand visitors’ …
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Center for the Future of Museums Blog
When the Center for the Future of Museums imagines the cultural institution of tomorrow, …