Signs of the Times: Hopeful Strategies
There are many reasons to be angry, upset, or disappointed about current policies and politics related to culture, in general, and museums, specifically.
But rather than dwelling on these things, I'd like to start featuring examples of what I'll characterize as "Hopeful Strategies" here on the ExhibiTricks blog. These ideas are what museums and cultural institutions are doing to counter the backward notions of "anti-diversity," for example, that other museums might then adapt to their own situations.
The image of the sign at the top of this post from the Museum of Flight acknowledges that some "Stories Are Missing" and asks for help from the community to fill those gaps.
The image below from the Corning Museum of Glass clearly and directly acknowledges the importance of diversity and inclusion.
I say BRAVO to both these museums!
Do you have other examples of Hopeful Strategies to share? If so, please send me an email with the image(s) or example(s) attached.
Paul Orselli writes the posts on ExhibiTricks. Paul likes to combine interesting people, ideas, and materials to make exhibits (and entire museums!) with his company POW! (Paul Orselli Workshop, Inc.) Let's work on a project together!
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