Towards the Ethical Art Museum

Name: Towards the Ethical Art Museum
Brand: Gareth Harris
SKU: 9781848226920
Price: 20.99 GBP
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by Gareth Harris

Title:

Author:

Gareth Harris

Series (if any):

Hot Topics in the Art World

Format:

Hardback

Number of pages:

104 pages

Publisher:

Lund Humphries - IPSUK

ISBN-13:

9781848226920

EAN:

9781848226920

Classifications:

Museology & heritage studies

Weight (g):

376

Dimensions (mm):

206 x 136 x 14

Publication Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Condition:

New

Price:£20.99

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Description

Museums are under fire currently from all quarters on account of a wide range of ethical issues, from their association with morally dubious regimes to the questionable provenance of objects in their collections and the perceived lack of inclusivity of their exhibitions. This book examines why the art museum has become a focus for society's ethical concerns in the 21st century, whether it is ever possible for a museum to be a neutral space, and what a policy framework for a more ethical museum could look like. Gareth Harris's compelling and balanced analysis draws on interviews with museum leaders and a wide range of visual-arts professionals in the UK, Europe and the US. It considers examples of best practice in a sector which is struggling to balance increased ethical demands with an often perilous financial situation in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.