Makis Monastiridis’ Post

Museums are generally pretty risk averse institutions. Even the smallest changes can be slow and stressful for many organizations. As many of you know, The Rubin Museum is rethinking what a museum could and should be. Check out this op-ed from The Rubin's Executive Director Jorrit Britschgi for more about their future plans. What other museums are disrupting the norm and experimenting with new strategies and models? https://lnkd.in/ePcuvcFs

Can endorse this op-ed recommendation from the Rubin. This is a great example of what it looks like to decide on and implement a bold new strategy--without hedging or watering it down.

Something to keep an eye on. Multisensory approach to museums, archives, and historical places will break architectural boundaries. Innovations like these help visitors to have an in depth experience filled with insights. #museum #equality #innovation

Art is as old as human history, but art museums as we know them are relatively modern institutions that have always adapted to reflect their times. No longer identifying themselves as stewards of artwork for people who can afford to collect it, many museums now embrace their nonprofit status to serve and engage the public at large. But how is such transformation reflected in museum operations, and how can museums leverage innovation to support their evolving missions? Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJ_AdjwD By Stephen Reily, Remuseum

Kick of 2024 with the 5 top reasons why we need museums more than ever before. 1. Museums help us to learn from the past 2. Museums bring communities together. Read full article here https://lnkd.in/ekdwq9ay

Museum visitation data has been a hot topic since Covid. How far it dipped, how many institutions big and small went under, and when will we return to pre-pandemic levels? This is one of the most recent reports I've seen and presents the first actually-kind-of-nearly-bright outlooks. With summer coming things could bump up even more :) Granted the survey looks at only the "top" 100 museums, but the outlook bodes well for smaller institutions. #museums #visitation #museumattendance https://lnkd.in/g8dZWMRg

The global museum landscape is still recovering from the blows dealt by the COVID-19 pandemic. While visitor numbers are on the rise, a new survey reveals they haven't quite reached pre-pandemic levels yet. This article dives into the details, exploring how museums around the world are faring and which ones are experiencing a faster rebound. https://lnkd.in/e_fVAqKj

An interesting article and useful to have any data on how culture benefits well-being since it’s difficult to quantify. Museums seem to have to be everything to everyone with less and less budget. I think sponsorship is a h great way to help with this and asking business to support smaller venues near them to give back to their communities is a great way to do this. Obviously avoiding the usual controversies of ethics and being careful with the small print on control.

An architecture or space that holds many precious items, historic objects, paintings, a drawing room for a few, and for some maybe a hot or iced cuppa and browsing at the cool cafe or bookstore all it is. Yes, it is worthwhile visiting a museum, even a gallery or a mini exhibition in your office area or school. It can do wonders, that is also if you know how to see, are curious enough, and have an open mind and heart for an experience with an understanding of the specific purpose each of these exhibitions hold. Not just a box of precious items, but history and culture, and thus what you will find in there varies, how it is presented to you also comes with levels of dynamism. It is an educational experience first-hand if seen with the right lenses, and with great depth at length, you could leave feeling enlightened or left pondering. Either is great. It is the narrative, the story that unravels for me, the individual. So go in there and see, feel captivated and drawn or at least be a quiet observer.

The importance of public transparency for arts orgs: Most U.S. art museums have shifted their stated missions to emphasize public service and engagement over preserving objects, yet few institutions openly offer basic information on how they are run, according to a new study. According to the study, 60% of the 200 U.S. art museums studied say their mission is to serve the public, while another 30% say their mission is a balance between public service and their collection. The remaining 11% continue to focus on objects. Yet only 17% of these institutions make two important disclosures: visitation numbers and audited financial statements; 43% share neither of those figures. Of those that do provide something, 43% share the number of visitors to their institutions, while 37% share financial statements. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAx3pYqw #SweibelArts #PublicService #Transparency