Worlds in a Museum : Exploring Contemporary Museology

Held on the occasion of Louvre Abu Dhabi's first anniversary, the symposium Worlds in a Museum addressed the topic of museums in the era of globalisation, exploring contemporary museology and the preservation and presentation of culture within the context of changing societies. Departing from the historical museum structure inherited from the Enlightenment, leading experts from art, cultural, and academic institutions explore present-day achievements and challenges in the study, display and interpretation of art, history, and artefacts. How are "global" and "local" objects and narratives balanced – particularly in consideration of diverse audiences? How do we foster perspective and multiculturalism while addressing politicized notions of center and periphery? -----------Texts: Manuel Rabate, Mohamed Al Mubarak, Claire Barbillon, Souraya Noujaim, Noemi Dauce, James Cuno, Hartwig Fischer, Jean-Luc Martinez, Rose-Marie Mousseaux, Shaikha Mai bint Mohammad Al Khalifa, Martin Pitts, Herve Inglebert, Guilhem Andre, Cecilia hurley, Sylvie Ramond, Nathalie Bondil, sophie Mouquin, Anne-Marie Maila-Afeiche, Kennie Ting, Henry Kim, Francois-Rene Martin.

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