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On Curatingby Carolee Thea; Thomas Micchelli; Hans Obrist
Distributed Art Publishers, Inc. 2010; US$ 29.95On Curating , Carolee Thea's second volume of interviews with ten of today's leading curators, explores the intellectual convictions and personal visions that lay the groundwork for the most prestigious and influential exhibitions in the world today. Among the aesthetic and theoretical issues raised are the relationship between artist and curator, globalism, post-colonialism, capitalism, the future of cultural tourism and the biennial as spectacle or utopian ideal. As Thea notes in her introduction, "the biennial or mega-exhibition--a laboratory for experimentation, investigation and aesthetic liberation--is where the curators' experience and knowledge are tested. As they negotiate venues for artistic expression, intellectual... more...
Hands-On Exhibitionsby Tim Caulton
Routledge 1998; US$ 42.95The development of interactive displays has transformed the traditional museum world in the last decade. Visitors are no longer satisfied by simply gazing at worthy displays in glass cases - they expect to have hands-on experience of the objects and be actively involved with the exhibits, learning informally and being entertained simultaneously. more...
Cultural Resource Management in Contemporary Societyby Francis P. MacManamon; Alf Hatton
Routledge 1999; US$ 200.00Cultural Resource Management in Contemporary Society describes various means of preserving, protecting and presenting vital cultural resources within the context of economic development and other aspects of 20th century life. more...
Museum Exhibitionby David Dean
Routledge 1996; US$ 59.95This comprehensive study covers a wide range of exhibitions, care of exhibits, exhibition evaluation and administration. more...
Managing Museums and Galleriesby Michael Fopp
Routledge 1997; US$ 50.95Managing Museums and Galleries examines the highly sophisticated principles and techniques of modern business management from the from the perspective of museums and galleries and delineates their practical application. more...
Marketing the Museumby Fiona McLean
Routledge 1996; US$ 51.95The ideal guide to the ways in which museums can achieve a marketing orientation. It is essential reading for museum professionals, students and anyone in the heritage industry around the world. more...
Museum, Media, Messageby Eilean Hooper-Greenhill
Routledge 1998; US$ 50.95This volume considers in depth the most up-to-date approaches to museum communication - museums as media, museums and audience and the evaluation of museums. more...
Learning in the Museumby George E. Hein
Routledge 1998; US$ 47.95As well as providing a meaningful theoretical basis to museum education, this volume serves as a practical guide for all museum professionals on how to adapt their museums to maximise the educational experience of every visitor. more...
Directory of Museums, Galleries and Buildings of Historicby Keith W. Reynard
Europa Publications 2003; US$ 320.00An important directory of museums and galleries, this unique book provides coverage of over 3,200 collections and buildings of historic interest throughout the UK. more...
Heritage, Museums and Galleriesby Gerard Corsane
Routledge 2004; US$ 49.95This reader provides a starting point and introductory resource for anyone wishing to engage with certain key issues relating to the heritage, museums and galleries sector. more...