Inclusive intangible cultural heritage safeguarding in museums
Professionalism vs. ethnic attribution in a Western Balkan setting
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5717876 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Branimir Banovic (0000-0001-9590-961X, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, corresponding author), Miloš Milenković (0000-0001-5534-3375, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Philosophy), Marko Milenković (0000-0001-9170-1571, European University Institute) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 512-531 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Museum Management and Curatorship (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0964-7775 • E-ISSN: 1872-9185 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/09647775.2024.2393157 |
| OpenAlex | W4401818963 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 54 |
In recent efforts to bridge cultural theory with politics to prevent identity-based conflicts by advocating inclusive safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage (ICH), we used academic insights on identity construction to formulate policies that utilise ICH safeguarding as a catalyst for reconciliation and development. We focus on a case study from Montenegro's Pljevlja, examining historical shortcomings in ICH identification and safeguarding, with a particular emphasis on the potential role of museum professionals in mitigating societal issues. Tamburica-playing emerges as a prime example of an ICH element that can bridge divides between communities separated by ethnicity and religion yet sharing (while contesting) many mutual ICH elements. Our approach scrutinises the role of regional museums in this transformative process and suggests potential solutions for professionals facing dilemmas of professionalism versus ethnic attribution. While offering a promising outlook, we conclude further comparative testing of this model in post-conflict societies is needed
Attribution · Cultural heritage · Ethnic group · Intangible cultural heritage · Political science · Safeguarding · Archaeological Research and Protection · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation · Law · Medicine · Museums and Cultural Heritage · Psychology · Social Psychology
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Post-conflict heritage
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Human Rights and Heritage Ethics
War and Ethnicity
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |