8th ASEMUS General Conference in Kuching, Malaysia - Registration open!
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The theme
The central topic addressed by the 8th ASEMUS General Conference looks at the on-going changes in the role of curators in the light of dramatic changes in the landscape within which museums operate. The world is becoming increasingly fractured and divided across nationalistic and ideological lines. Audiences have become more sophisticated and demanding. Technology, in particular, digital technologies, have revolutionised the delivery of knowledge and content to end users. In the meantime, issues of ethics and provenance have become more pertinent than ever before in museological practice. The role and relevance of the museum and the curator in contemporary society is shifting in light of these changes. An international line-up of speakers from European and Asian museums will present perspectives, experiences and best practices on the ground, offering conference participants practical insights into how their museums can respond and adapt. The full list of speakers will be announced in the upcoming weeks.The programme
A programme is now available. See also this summarised programme in the conference flyer. The first day of the 8th ASEMUS General Conference, Wednesday 14 November, will be devoted to training. 5 masterclasses and workshops, targeted to young professionals in particular, will address the following topics:- Exhibition development
- Scientific communication
- Curating a space for communities
- Developing digital interactive and multimedia for exhibitions
- Collections management and care
- The changing role of the museum and the curator
- Panel on "The Big Picture" - Museums in transition, addressing changes in structure and curatorial narratives
- Panel on "The Ethics of Collecting" - new standards and approaches
- Panel on "The Engaged Museum" - curating with the community
- Three case studies addressing these issues will also be presented
Registration to the conference is open and closes on 1 November 2018: Register Now!
The 8th ASEMUS General Conference is organised by the Sarawak Museum Department with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports of the Sarawak State Government, Malaysia; in partnership with the Asia-Europe Museum Network (ASEMUS) and the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF).Similar content
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