New Issues of "Museum International" Just Published

  The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has recently announced the publication of two new issues of its journal Museum International, entitled respectively "Museums in a Digital World" and "Museums and Contested Histories". In Museums in a Digital World, authors describe the manifold opportunities digital technology has provided museums in terms of accessibility, inclusion and the democratisation of culture. This issue examines the new roles museum objects, collections and professionals are assuming in this digital age. It outlines the different strategies that are being implemented by museums to adapt to this ever-changing environment, and presents innovative initiatives in co-creation. Museums and Contested Histories highlights museums’ increasing willingness to address past traumatic events through mediation and experimentation. By acknowledging and expressing multiple points of view and voices, museums might well play a crucial reconciliatory role in ongoing controversies, giving a voice to the voiceless, shifting narrative focus, and upholding pluralism. Museum International can be accessed free of charge by ICOM members. Non-members can access only some sections for free. For additional information, please visit https://icom.museum/en/news/museum-international-the-issues-museums-in-a-digital-world-and-museums-and-contested-histories-are-now-available/