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Museums in Financial Turmoil

This chapter examines the financial challenges facing museums and the controversial practice of deaccessioning, where collections are sold to fund essential care. It highlights recent debates over the ethical implications of selling artworks, with examples from Britain and Baltimore illustrating the tension between financial survival and cultural integrity.

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