Museum Diplomacy: How Cultural Institutions Shape Global Engagement

Museum diplomacy has gained prominence in the contemporary moment, with museums pursuing global agendas and fostering cross-cultural education. Museum Diplomacy: How Cultural Institutions Shape Global Engagement explores the contributions and challenges of museum diplomacy, featuring examinations of global case studies and best practices. It recognizes the diplomatic work of curators and museum professionals and encourages the sector to rethink their perceptions of cultural diplomacy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 261 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Museum diplomacy has gained significant prominence in the contemporary world, with museums playing an increasingly global role and fostering diverse international partnerships across the globe. These institutions hold the potential to advance cross-cultural education and mutual understanding, particularly in the face of global challenges. Recognizing the complex histories and contested status of museums, Museum Diplomacy: How Cultural Institutions Shape Global Engagement acknowledges the pivotal contributions of museums in global work while also addressing the significant issues, questions, and possibilities that these activities raise. The book features examinations of museum diplomacy by fifteen leading scholars and museum practitioners, who address global case studies related to museum practices, objects, collections, and people. Through these diverse contributions, Museum Diplomacy offers contemporary examples grounded in historical context, along with provocations and explorations of best practices, providing valuable insights for practitioners and scholars alike. It also challenges the sector to rethink its perceptions of cultural diplomacy and embrace an expansive understanding of the diplomatic practitioner, recognizing the vital role of curators, museum administrators, and other museum professionals in shaping global engagement. Ultimately, Museum Diplomacy calls for a more inclusive and collaborative approach to cultural diplomacy, recognizing the diverse perspectives and contributions of all stakeholders involved in this field.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 159 x 237 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538137208