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From Museum Critique to the Critical Museum (Paperback)
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From Museum Critique to the Critical Museum (Paperback)
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Since the late nineteenth century, museums have been cited as tools
of imperialism and colonialism, as strongholds of patriarchalism,
masculinism, homophobia and xenophobia, and accused both of elitism
and commercialism. But, could the museum absorb and benefit from
its critique, turning into a critical museum, into the site of
resistance rather than ritual? This book looks at the ways in which
the museum could use its collections, its cultural authority, its
auratic space and resources to give voice to the underprivileged,
and to take an active part in contemporary and at times
controversial issues. Drawing together both major museum
professionals and academics, it examines the theoretical concept of
the critical museum, and uses case studies of engaged art
institutions from different parts of the world. It reaches beyond
the usual focus on western Europe, America, and 'the World',
including voices from, as well as about, eastern European museums,
which have rarely been discussed in museum studies books so far.
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