Category: ICOM

  • New definition of term “museums” sparks debate

    New definition of term “museums” sparks debate

    The International Council of Museums (ICOM) will vote on a new definition of museums in September 2019. The proposed change includes language about “social justice, global equality and planetary wellbeing.” Critics say the text is too political for most museums to employ. Do you agree? The new definition: Museums are democratising, inclusive and polyphonic spaces…

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  • International Museum Day 18 May 2017

    International Museum Day 18 May 2017

    International Museum Day is 2 days away! ICOM is delighted to announce that more than 1,000 museums all over the world, as far as Greenland, have already registered their activities in ICOM’s interactive map: network.icom.museum/international-museum-day The theme chosen for 2017 is “Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in museums”. The objective of International Museum Day…

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  • International Museum Day theme announced for 2017

    International Museum Day theme announced for 2017

    The worldwide community of museums will celebrate International Museum Day on and around 18 May 2017. The theme chosen for 2017 is “Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in museums”. The objective of International Museum Day is to raise awareness of the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures…

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