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Arts & Humanities

Definition Under Debate: What Makes a Museum?

When the International Commission of Museums (ICOM) proposed a new museum definition three years ago, a furor erupted. This August, the discussion will continue and come to a vote. Will the divided community find common ground this time?

Science & Technology

Cities Drive Global Warming, But Change is Possible

Urban areas around the world are responsible for more than two-thirds of global greenhouse gases. At the same time, the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly dire. What can cities do to effect long-lasting, sustainable transformation?

Arts & Humanities

School’s On/Off

Transformation or demolition? The struggle over a disused school building in Berlin-Wedding takes place in the context of a larger fight against neoliberal rule.

Arts & Humanities

Dear museums, treat your visitors as friends

There is often a discontinuity, even hierarchy, between curatorial and educational departments at museums that strains the communication between museum professionals and visitors.

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