Small Museums in a Global Context
When:
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Venue:
Birkbeck 43 Gordon Square
No booking required
During the late twentieth century there was a massive rise in the numbers of museums across the world. In the main, these new museums were small, independent and addressed non-traditional subjects. However, very little is known about the differences and commonalities in museum development in a global context. In this half-day symposium, specialists on Brazilian, British, Canadian, Tibetan, and Kenyan museums will explore the various factors that underpinned museum expansion in specic countries or regions. We will ask: what forms did the new museums take, who founded them, for what reasons, and with what effects?
Contact name:
Mark Liebenrood