ICOM's Museum International dedicates issue to gender and museums
The next edition of Museum International, released by ICOM, will examine the connection between gender and museums. The deadline for paper submissions is September 13, emphasizing that gender-related issues permeate all facets of museum administration. Analyzing museums through a gender perspective uncovers power structures that influence inclusivity. Globally, discussions on this matter have prompted initiatives against longstanding practices, exemplified by the Guerrilla Girls' 1985 poster that challenged the representation of women at the Met Museum. Current discussions continue to focus on gender equity and acquisition policies. Additionally, the School of Drag initiative at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tucson involved workshops on identity and performance, showcasing museums' ability to foster gender equity, especially in Italy's present socio-political landscape.
Key facts
- Museum International (ICOM journal) dedicates next issue to gender and museums
- Call for papers open until September 13
- Gender issues affect all levels of museum management: governance, programming, cataloging, interpretation, visitors, ethics
- Guerrilla Girls' 1985 poster 'Do women have to be naked to get into the Met Museum?' noted
- Only 5% of artists in Met collection were female, 85% of nude bodies were female
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Tucson's School of Drag project engaged adults and teenagers
- Article by Nicole Moolhuijsen on Artribune
- Relevance in Italy due to current immigration and family policies
Entities
Artists
- Guerrilla Girls
- Nicole Moolhuijsen
Institutions
- ICOM
- Museum International
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Tucson
- Artribune
- University of Leicester
Locations
- Italy
- Tucson
- United States