The way in which museums deal with the cultural heritage they are holding has increasingly become the focus of public debate. At the core are the critical examination of collection histories and the biographies of artefacts, as well as the reflection on traditional institutional and museum practices. This volume brings together contributions on the topics of curating, collecting, researching, provenance, and presentation by museum practitioners, scholars from various disciplines, and artists.
They explore new approaches to collecting, exhibiting, educating, and rethinking cultural heritage. Through case studies and topical essays, the book offers contemporary perspectives, pointing museums to new ways in how to deal with pressing issues such as restitution, representation, and cultural dialogue.
| ISBN: | 9783039423170 |
| Publication date: | 12th October 2026 |
| Author: | Kunsthaus Zürich, Museum Rietberg Zürich, Swiss National Museum |
| Publisher: | Scheidegger & Spiess an imprint of Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Series: | Scheidegger & Spiess |
| Genres: |
The arts: general topics |
The way in which museums deal with the cultural heritage they are holding has increasingly become the focus of public debate. At the core are the critical examination of collection histories and the biographies of artefacts, as well as the reflection on traditional institutional and museum practices.
Sensitive, Problematic, Contested features in the following genres: The arts: general topics
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Sensitive, Problematic, Contested was written by Kunsthaus Zürich, Museum Rietberg Zürich, Swiss National Museum and published by Scheidegger & Spiess an imprint of Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag
Sensitive, Problematic, Contested has 144 pages
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