Brie

[Brie @briecollects]

@UFMuseumStudies #ARH6938 What are some other examples of representation in exhibits? What are important things to keep in mind if curating an exhibit with the intent of greater representation of a group of people?
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[Auschwitz Memorial @AuschwitzMuseum]

"We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented" (Elie Wiesel, Auschwitz survivor, Peace Nobel Prize laureate)

What would be your choice? "I will not be silent in the face of..."

[Brie @briecollects]

@ChandlerSandy1 @UFMuseumStudies A national museum might want to feature current artists alongside those of "national heritage", to show what the nation is now, compared to the narrative that national institutions may have centered their collecting practices around in the past.

[Brie @briecollects]

@GeorgiaFasano @UFMuseumStudies The Benin Dialogue group is loaning some Benin Bronzes (including those held by the Humboldt Forum), to a museum in Nigeria.I think cultural matrimony can be useful, but I think we may have to change our language and understanding of ownership for the concept to be meaningful.

[Brie @briecollects]

@SeanODw17733599 @UFMuseumStudies Having a strict focus on the stories of individuals and complete abstention from politics really limits the modern museums, and prevents NVMM from being a post museum, since cross-cultural dialogue is very limited in this setup.

[Brie @briecollects]

@GeorgiaFasano @UFMuseumStudies I think a better route might've been to do a fuller inventory before opening. The Humboldt Forum has agreed to loan (a portion of?) their Benin Bronzes to Nigeria's Royal Museum. This is a reflection of German museums reevaluating their attitudes and policies towards restitution.

[Brie @briecollects]

@Marygra45794086 The Mona Lisa may be an exception, where selfies may be the normal way to interact with the object that, but I don't think it's representative for all art and objects. As long as it isn't hurting collections, visitors should be able to interact as they want to with the objects.

[Brie @briecollects]

@melissa69929242 @UFMuseumStudies I don't blame the curators for leaving with that aggressive job insecurity. This situation reflects how vulnerable museums are to politics, and unfortunately, museums generally don't have a plan to keep their collections safe when they are threatened by the political climate.

[Brie @briecollects]

@SeanODw17733599 @UFMuseumStudies Museum visitors expect to see collections objects in museums. I think as long as the actual objects are still visible, that feeling of authenticity in the space will remain. Objects can become less static with the use of AR, as in the Skin and Bones Smithsonian exhibit mentioned.

[Brie @briecollects]

@melissa69929242 Some museums may want to only work with countries with specific rules in place. However, the interpretation of these rules is often up to the officer or employee that happens to be on duty, so there are a lot of unknowns.

[Brie @briecollects]

@ChandlerSandy1 @UFMuseumStudies I think it will be beneficial to the area in the long run. Not only will it boost tourism, but it will be a place of unique learning and inspiration for local students. Their website already has instructions for teachers to book tours and workshops as early as next month.

[Brie @briecollects]

@Marygra45794086 @UFMuseumStudies @sciam I wonder how much of the collections, if any, were held off-site. Large museums often do this out of necessity, but it can also mitigate loss in disasters. Politics can damage public trust. e.g., board members can have personal interests that conflict with the museum's mission.

[Brie @briecollects]

@UFMuseumStudies Can a theme park house a museum #ARH6938? How does this new gallery exhibit change the story being told in the American Pavilion? https://t.co/J9dikSfHQO