Objects on the Move. Unpacking the Narratives of Circulating Exhibitions 1900–1952 2024-04-16 Objects on the Move Unpacking the Narratives of Circulating Exhibitions 1900–1952 Guest Editor: Paola Cordera In the 1950s, interest emerged among scholars and museum professionals in circulating exhibitions as a distinct format with its own theoretical principles, goals and technical issues. The … Continue reading CFP: Objects on the Move. Unpacking the Narratives of Circulating Exhibitions 1900–1952 – Guest Editor: Paola Cordera (Museum, Materials and Discussions. Journal of Museum Studies)
Fifty Years of the Wellcome Collection at Swansea and Beyond (15 – 17 September 2021)
Free Zoom conference to mark fifty years since part of the Wellcome Collection arrived to Swansea University About this event On the 17th September 1971, ninety-two crates consisting of some 4,500 objects (mainly Egyptian) arrived to Swansea University. This was part of dispersal of the Egyptian material at the Wellcome Collection, which probably amassed somewhere … Continue reading Fifty Years of the Wellcome Collection at Swansea and Beyond (15 – 17 September 2021)
CFP: Session at CAA (Chicago, 16-19 February 2022)
CFP: Session at CAA (Chicago, 16-19 Feb 22) CAA Annual Conference, Chicago/Online, Feb 16–19, 2022 Deadline: May 6, 2021 The Global Rise of Traveling Exhibitions at Mid-Century Traveling exhibitions gained momentum in the mid-20th century as a new, efficient mode of disseminating art and knowledge. The importance of traveling shows was confirmed by the 1953 … Continue reading CFP: Session at CAA (Chicago, 16-19 February 2022)
CFP: Du prive au public / From private to public (Grenoble, 12 March 21)
From private to public Issues and strategies in the presentation of private collections of modern and contemporary art in public institutions One-day conference, Friday, March 12, 2021 - Musée de Grenoble Organizers: Alice Ensabella (Université Grenobles-Alpes), Paula Barreiro Lopez (Université Grenobles-Alpes), Sophie Bernard (Musée de Grenoble) Organized within the framework of the exhibition Giorgio Morandi. … Continue reading CFP: Du prive au public / From private to public (Grenoble, 12 March 21)