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Public art : thinking museums differently

by Hilde Hein

This study examines how contemporary museums can integrate the ephemeral nature of public art with traditional object-based collections. It analyses the museum's role as an active social agent with moral responsibilities rather than a mere repository.

Accession 2027 ISBN 0759109583 Publisher Alta Mira
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