Far from being neutral, museums tell us what to value, and not to value.
Those who control how art is understood and seen, shape how we understand ourselves, and our relationship with the past.
By Dr. Elizabeth Rodini
Far from being neutral, museum are deeply rooted in a thicket of political, sociological, and ideological histories.
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By Dr. Elizabeth Rodini
Just as museums have nurtured artistic creativity, they have also become the target of serious critique from artists themselves.
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By Cynthia Prieur
The Louvre Museum opened its doors on August 10, 1793 as the Muséum Français, but by today’s standards the methods used to assemble the collection would be considered unethical.
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By The Art Assignment
The Met Museum in New York is filled with masterpieces of human creativity, but is there a better way to organize what's inside?
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By Dr. Wayne Ngata
After a century in storage, this “Whale Rider” got a visit from his descendants—and received a token of their love.
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