Queering the Museum

Queering the Museum offers a queer analysis of how museums construct themselves, their core business, and their publics through the unconscious use of inherited ways of knowing and doing. It provides a critique of modern public museum practices and ontological assumptions and explores recent discourse around inclusion in museums. The book outlines an alternative critical museological approach called 'queer' and provides readers with the critical tools necessary for a profound rethinking of museum practice. It will appeal to academics, students, and museum and arts sector practitioners with an interest in critical theory or queer practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 122 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Queering the Museum is a groundbreaking exploration that delves into the intricate ways in which museums shape themselves, their core operations, and their publics, often unwittingly relying on inherited ways of knowing and doing. The book offers a critical critique of both the practices and conventions prevalent in modern public museums, as well as the underlying ontological assumptions that inform them. By examining recent discourse surrounding inclusion in museums, the authors delve into the practical implications of these ideas and explore how they have been implemented in practice.

While highlighting the limitations of certain approaches to inclusion and the need to break away from traditional museological paradigms, the book presents an alternative critical museological approach referred to as 'queer.' This approach aims to provide readers with the essential tools for a profound rethinking of museum practice, while also addressing and problematizing the growing call for social inclusion.

Queering the Museum is a valuable resource for academics, students, and practitioners in the fields of museum studies, sociology, archaeology, anthropology, cultural studies, media, social policy, politics, philosophy, and history. It offers insightful perspectives and critical insights that will appeal to anyone with an interest in critical theory or queer practice. The book's comprehensive coverage of topics and its accessible writing style make it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of museums and their role in shaping our understanding of the world.

Weight: 168g
Dimension: 138 x 214 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032085944