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🎨 What Did 2024 Teach Us About Museums? 🎨 As we wrap up the year, we’re reflecting on the insights and stories shared within our museum community. Our Associate Curator of Engagement, América Salomón, has spent the last six months immersed in conversations with museums across the country. From ambitious collecting plans to the growing focus on Latine art, her latest blog post, “Five Things I Learned About Museums in 2024,” captures the pulse of the sector this year. Here’s a sneak peek: 1️⃣ Ambitious goals, even with limited resources. 2️⃣ A commitment to collections that reflect diverse communities. 3️⃣ Latine art and artists taking center stage. 4️⃣ Navigating change to unlock new opportunities. 5️⃣ Tackling the practicalities of collection growth. 👉  Click the link in the comments to read the full blog. #MuseumExchange #Museums #ArtDonors #LatineArt #CulturalDiversity #ArtCollections #ArtPhilanthropy

At its core, collaborative curation involves curators working alongside community members, artists, and other stakeholders to develop new exhibitions. In contrast to the traditional top-down model, collaborative curation embraces participatory methods and allows for different perspectives to shape the narrative. And though it isn’t a new concept, it continues to gain traction, particularly as the role of museum curator evolves. 💡Find out how your museum might benefit from collaborative curation along with resources for the best way to go about it: https://lnkd.in/gAq88tcQ #museumexhibitions #museumcurator #exhibitiondesign #museumcommunity #museumlife #museuminnovation #museumoutreach #museumpros #museumprofessionals

This topic is one I have been following and sharing with you for a while. My brief answer is teamLab Japan. See: https://lnkd.in/dgKnaXXS But this doesn’t address directly how to present 3-D objects digitally so it is interesting to the public. Obviously, we need to go beyond AR and VR, to AI.

The power of small museums. “Can Supporting Small Museums Solve Larger Problems in the Museum Field? I believe they can.” So writes Alli Schell for the blog Museums and Race. With more investment, Schell argues, very small museums would have the power to transform the museum landscape by advancing racial equity, breaking down hierarchies that drive the museum field, improving working conditions and benefits for museum workers, and changing the world of grant funding for the better. Read Schell’s full piece here: https://lnkd.in/gvnAAtnH    Photo credit: Interior of a small museum, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons   #ncph #publichistory #publichistorians #museums  

"Happy International Museum Day, art and history enthusiasts! Today, let's embark on a journey through the corridors of culture, imagination, and knowledge. 🌍✨ Museums are not just buildings filled with artifacts; they're portals to different worlds, eras, and perspectives. Let's keep exploring, discovering, and preserving the wonders of our shared heritage. 🏛️💫 #InternationalMuseumDay #MuseumMagic #ExploreLearnDiscover #digitalproworld #digitalproworldenterprises"

The Spanish-speaking population in Chicago is roughly 29%, but museums have rarely represented these communities. We spoke to the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago team about their work to make the their institution "fully bilingual". Read the full story on the MuseumNext blog: https://lnkd.in/eyefyjBs #museum #museums #museumnext

I couldn't agree more with the points shared by Antonio and Manuel on his article linked by Ji. Richardson. Simply translating exhibit texts isn’t enough to create true inclusivity. As Antonio mentioned, genuine accessibility requires ongoing dialogue with the community, not just checking a box. Museums thrive when they collaborate with their communities beyond their physical walls, creating meaningful connections that lead to greater support and impact. This approach feels essential for the future of museums. What are your thoughts on how cultural institutions can engage more deeply with their audiences? #MuseumAccessibility #CommunityEngagement #InclusivityInMuseums #CulturalDialogue #MuseumInnovation

Reposting our recent research about Museums on ‘International Museum Day’ celebrated globally today. The central thread of the day is museums as a vital space to shape social and historical narratives as well as to celebrate diversity (UNESCO,2024). In our paper, we explore existing knowledge about digitalisation and digitisation used in museum narratives and curatorship, to demonstrate how these processes impact the role of museums and memory-making. #MuseumDay Yap, J. Q. H., Kamble, Z., Kuah, A. T. H., & Tolkach, D. (2024). The impact of digitalisation and digitisation in museums on memory-making. Current Issues in Tourism, 1–23. https://lnkd.in/g32MHsBg

Throwback to one of my favourite college assignments: rebranding the Capitoline Museums! Revisiting this project allowed me to refine my ideas and bring a fresh perspective to one of the world’s oldest museum collections and I'm excited to share the evolution of this concept! See more at https://bit.ly/3OvnrzZ #BrandDesign #CapitolineMuseums #CreativeProcess #DesignEvolution"

FRIDAY TRIVIA - Medieval Torture Museums are popping up in many cities, both in Europe and the United States. Turns out that many of the devices they show are a result of British Victorian era fascination with them. In reality, most of the exhibit items are not even from medieval times, but were rather made by UK blacksmiths in the 19th century. Read this article to have a better insight into facts or fiction next time you are deciding to visit one of those museums. #Innovation #Sustainability #R2Certification https://lnkd.in/gdw8U9Xu