Museums
Collections, curation, politics
The Evolution of Art and Culture: Ethics, Ownership, and Heritage in Modern Museums
As repatriation claims reshape antiquities collections, museums face mounting questions about cultural heritage, ethical stewardship, and how to reconcile their past with an inclusive future.
Michael Asher and the Museum's Double Role in Contemporary Art
Michael Asher reshaped how museums present art and how audiences perceive their frameworks.
Custodians and Confrontations: The Stresses on Cultural Heritage
Recent thefts and restitutions expose the vulnerabilities in safeguarding artifacts and the ethical obligations of museums in preserving cultural heritage.
Rebalancing the Scales: Museums, Restitution, and the Expanding Role of Cultural Institutions
Cultural institutions worldwide grapple with restitution and inclusion, re-examining collections and narratives to address historical omissions and injustices.
Expanding Missions: How Museums Shape Contemporary Art and Culture
Museums are evolving from repositories of the past into dynamic spaces for dialogue, reshaping their roles through ambitious expansions and innovative exhibitions.
Museums as Forums: Adapting to Contemporary Challenges
Museums are reframing their missions to engage with global issues like colonialism, climate change, and social justice.
From Halls to Hubs: The Evolving Architecture of Museums
Contemporary museum architecture prioritizes interaction over reverence, reflecting a societal shift towards dynamic spaces for learning and cultural exchange.
Museums and the Contemporary Role of Cultural Institutions
By confronting pressing social issues, museums are reshaping their purpose to serve as platforms for dialogue and critical discourse, bridging art with contemporary relevance.
Under the Glass: Museums Reframe Their Practices for a Scrutinising Public
Faced with calls for transparency, inclusivity and reparative action, museums are reordering their priorities. This shift signals a deeper reckoning with public trust and global ethics.
Balancing the Scales: Financial Sustainability and Accessibility in UK Museums
Recent debates in the UK Parliament over museum funding signal a shift in how national institutions might balance their books through admission fees for non-residents.
The Obligations of Art Institutions in a Fractured Society
Museums and galleries face mounting calls to address societal challenges, compelling them to reconsider their programming, collections, and ethical frameworks.
The National Juneteenth Museum: Reclaiming History Through Design
BIG’s plans for the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth aim to balance reflection, education, and visibility, while raising questions about the role of museums in addressing historical injustice.
A Cultural Talisman: The Knicks Handbag at the Guggenheim
A handbag designed by Jordyn Woods, emblazoned with Knicks iconography, prompts questions about cultural artifacts, memory, and artistic legitimacy at the Guggenheim's latest exhibition.
Reopening and Redefining: How Museums Are Evolving Post-Pandemic
The reopening of London's Jewish Museum signals a shift in how cultural institutions are reexamining their role in a society reshaped by the pandemic.
Cultural Institutions Under Pressure: Charleston’s African American Museum in Crisis
Charleston’s African American Museum faces severe financial challenges just months after its acclaimed opening, highlighting the vulnerabilities of cultural institutions amid socio-political upheaval.
The Phillips Collection and the Philanthropic Shift in Museum Funding
A record $15 million gift to the Phillips Collection underscores shifting philanthropic priorities in the arts, raising questions about the economic models of museums in the 21st century.
Framing Identity: Colonial Photography and Contemporary Discourse at Museum Rietberg
A new exhibition at Museum Rietberg uses colonial-era photography as a lens to interrogate cultural heritage and evolving notions of identity.
Digital Horizons: How Technology is Redefining Museum Spaces
From app-guided tours to immersive VR recreations of lost worlds, technology is reshaping the museum landscape, changing how we experience art, history and culture.
Reassembling Genius: The Codex Atlanticus at the Galileo Museum
The Galileo Museum's Leonardotheka 2.0 project reunites Leonardo da Vinci's fragmented Codex Atlanticus, revealing new insights into his prolific mind while underscoring the fragility and significance of historical manuscripts.
The Future of Museums: Navigating Cultural Debates and Institutional Roles
As museums face growing scrutiny over their narratives and practices, they find themselves at the center of societal shifts, balancing tradition, innovation, and accountability.
The Future of Museums: Innovations, Challenges, and Representations
As museums navigate the demands of inclusivity, the Venice Biennale prompts crucial questions about who and what is centered in contemporary exhibitions.
The Expanding Voices of Museums: Polyvocality in Cultural Heritage
Museums are evolving into platforms for polyvocality, fostering richer understandings of shared cultural heritage.
The Future of Interactive Museums: Technology and Engagement
Museums worldwide are integrating cutting-edge technology and bold interactive designs to reshape visitor engagement, making history and art more present in contemporary lives.
Expanding the Book: National Art Library Unveils Transformative Display
The V&A’s National Art Library presents 'Expanding the Book,' a two-case exhibition examining the intersection of literature and visual art through boundary-pushing book design.