Title:
Partnerships in cultural heritage : the international projects of the KIT Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam
Authors:
Beurden, J. van
Place:
Amsterdam
Publisher:
KIT Publishers
Year:
2005
Series Title:
Bulletin / Royal tropical institute
Serial number:
364
PAGE:
62
ISBN:
90-6832-850-6
ISSN:
0922-7911
Language:
eng
Subject:
Culture, Society and Religion
Keywords:
cultural heritage
,
information and communication technologies
,
international cooperation
Abstract:
This bulletin describes how KIT Tropenmuseum works with partner museums in the South. The museum, originally established to display art, culture and products from the Dutch colonies, shifted its focus to more socio-economic development issues in developing countries three decades ago. Today, it attempts to reflect critically on that colonial and post-colonial history. The international situation in which the museum operates is described and its views and policies are outlined. It has contributed to the introduction of Object ID in a number of museums in different countries, conducted training in collection management and conservation policies, and organized joint exhibition projects. Lessons are drawn as to the significance and sensitivities of partnerships with museums and institutions in the South.
Note:
Check http://www.kit.nl/publishers for availability of a print edition of this title.
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Country:
Netherlands
,
Benin
,
Indonesia
,
Viet Nam
Region:
Global
Category:
Policy
Right:
© 2005 KIT
Document type:
E-Book/ E-Book Chapter
File:
113677.pdf
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113678.pdf