The Brutish Museums
Book • 2020
Dan Hicks' "The Brutish Museums" is a critical examination of the role of museums in perpetuating colonial legacies.
The book challenges traditional museum practices and calls for greater transparency and accountability.
Hicks argues that museums must confront their colonial past and actively engage in repatriation efforts.
He advocates for a more inclusive and equitable approach to museum collections and their presentation.
The book has sparked significant debate within the museum field and beyond.
The book challenges traditional museum practices and calls for greater transparency and accountability.
Hicks argues that museums must confront their colonial past and actively engage in repatriation efforts.
He advocates for a more inclusive and equitable approach to museum collections and their presentation.
The book has sparked significant debate within the museum field and beyond.
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