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Democratising museums and heritage ten years on : keynote address
G. Abungu
tlooto Summary
Museums are a creation of humanity, shaped by human actions and values, with a history rooted in Western collections owned by royalty and collectors.
Abstract
Museums are a creation of humanity and as we talk about museums, we are talking about human actions, beliefs, values. Museums as we know them in history started in the West from collections originally owned by individuals, mostly the ruling class, royalty and collectors.
Citation format
ABUNGU, G. Democratising museums and heritage ten years on: Keynote address. South African Museums Association Bulletin, 2004, 30: 3–5.