The relevant museum
Defining Relevance in Museological Practices
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5718018 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jane K Nielsen (0000-0002-8937-4644, University of St Andrews, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2015 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 364-378 |
| Publication date | 2015-10-20 |
| 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 | 10.1080/09647775.2015.1043330 |
| OpenAlex | W2179553929 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 23 |
| References cited | 8 |
This article takes a look at the concept of relevance as it is discussed in connection with museological development and participation. Museums throughout the world seek to create relevant experiences in many ways and to varied audiences. Yet, the concept of relevance has rarely been defined in connection with museology. To become relevant organisations, it is essential that museums form new contemporary articulations to match new participatory practices. This paper will look at a few theoretical concepts of relevance in order to define the term in a museological context. Three different examples that each has attempted to implement relevance in the museum sector will be described as well: one on political level, a nationwide programme of contemporary collecting and finally a direct participatory exhibition approach. Each initiative has been created from a wish to develop, innovate and experiment with collections, visitor interaction, cooperation and political influences on cultural heritage
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| Unique citing works | 23 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,3 |
| Citation span | 2016 - 2026 (11) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 18 |