{"product_id":"gathering-of-strangers-why-museums-matter-hardcover","title":"Gathering of Strangers: Why Museums Matter - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaria Balshaw\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA powerful, timely and thought-provoking exploration of the transformative role of the museum--and of art--in society today.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As the world adapts to the consequences of a global pandemic, museums continue to experience unprecedented disruption and change. At the same time, there is a growing debate and dissent over what museums are for, who they speak to, and what the histories, objects, and ideas they are tasked with holding reflect--all taking place within a public sphere that feels increasingly dynamic and volatile. Taking a wide-ranging and thought-provoking look at the roles and responsibilities of some of our most well-known and best-loved public institutions, \u003ci\u003eGathering of Strangers\u003c\/i\u003e explores the critical challenges and opportunities for the museum at this point in the twenty-first century. Moving from the historical origins of the gallery to important current debates taking place around art and public engagement, the climate emergency, race equality and decolonization, and the value of the arts in education--this book sets out the role of art and artists in imagining and shaping our collective future. It is also a love letter to the museum, from a sector leader who is at the forefront of the cultural conversation today.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaria Balshaw \u003c\/b\u003eis Director of Tate. Previously, she was Director of the Whitworth, University of Manchester; Director of Manchester City Galleries; and Director of Culture for Manchester City Council. She is also a member of the Women Leaders in Museums Network and a member of the Bizot group of leading global museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.5 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752433844512,"sku":"9781849769136","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c0ea08326577ce2cc35212bb3f02fa38.webp?v=1779995772","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/gathering-of-strangers-why-museums-matter-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}