Real Fakes

Real Fakes

In essence, the autopsy of the fake reveals an infection of subplots and motives that will rubberneck any curious observer. The sheer subjectivity of the appreciation and attribution of these objects makes it perfect for omniscient gawking.

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Museums are Neutral [Ground]

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Museums are Neutral [Ground]

As the International Council of Museums (ICOM) says (and I paraphrase), the attacks on art and cultural heritage in the name of climate activism show the immense value of these objects to the world. The attacks finally attracted the attention of the public outside of the cultural heritage community. How many of you heard of #JustStopOil before these attacks?

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In the Air: January 2023

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In the Air: January 2023

A constellation of recent discussions relating to the collections community

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Data De/Regeneration

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Data De/Regeneration

…business already use artificial intelligence and machine learning to make decisions to create better efficiencies and improve performance in order to maximize profits. Museums and other cultural institutions will follow.

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Predictions by AI for 2023

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Predictions by AI for 2023

Last year, I predicted various events and outcomes based on my own experiences and conversations and readings. Those predictions, as they tend to do, varied wildly in their outcome.

We all understand that predictions and “best of” lists and ratings exist for conversation and debate. This year, however, I want artificial intelligence to create the debate.

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Crystal Baller, Part 2

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Crystal Baller, Part 2

Unquestionably yes! Whether the Benin objects or the Parthenon Marbles (we do not call them “Elgin” after their plunderer anymore). Almost weekly we see more information about the repatriation of objects.

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