The socially purposeful museum

Title: The socially purposeful museum
Author: Dodd, Jocelyn
Source document: Museologica Brunensia. 2015, vol. 4, iss. 2, pp. 28-32
Extent
28-32
  • ISSN
    1805-4722 (print)
    2464-5362 (online)
Type: Article
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Abstract(s)
The socially purposeful museum is a dynamic, vital institution that has rich relationships with diverse audiences; that nurtures participatory and co-creative practice and is part of people's everyday lives; that seeks to foster progressive social values and, at the same time, is widely recognised as a site for dialogue and debate; that works collaboratively with a range of institutions within and beyond the cultural sector to engender vibrant, inclusive and more just societies. Drawing on recent research by the Research Centre for Museums and Galleries this session will examine how import the socially purposeful museum to contemporary museum practice.
Společensky přínosné muzeum je dynamickou, živou institucí udržující čilé vztahy s různými typy publika, která zároveň podporuje aktivní účast a spolupráci veřejnosti. Je běžnou součástí života lidí, snaží se pěstovat sociální hodnoty a současně poskytuje místo pro dialog a diskusi. Spolupracuje s mnoha různými institucemi z oblasti kultury i mimo ní, a to za účelem vytváření živé, otevřené a spravedlivé společnosti. Na základě nedávných výsledků bádání Výzkumného centra muzeí a galerií se tento příspěvek věnuje otázce, jak začlenit společensky přínosné muzeum do současné muzejní praxe.
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