For Arts' Sake
by For Arts' SakeWelcome to the podcast For Arts' Sake. Here we discover what museums are really for and what people who work there really do. Above all, we find out what impact museums have on people's life. Every week we ask leading museum professionals to share their stories. These stories are about the groundbreaking work that these people do - for arts’ sake and for your sake
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Episodes
Episode 3 - Leeji Hong: 'From Galleries to Gamification: Museums in the Digital Play Era'
25m · PublishedIn our third episode, Leeji Hong, curator at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) in Seoul, discusses her unique curatorial philosophy, highlights exhibitions like 'Game Society' and the Hyundai Motor Series, and talks about MMCA's innovative digital strategies. Leeji also explores how the museum adapted during the pandemic, developed programs like 'Delivery in Art', and embraced Korea’s mobile-first culture to engage visitors.
Episode 2 - Meggy Cheng: 'Branding M+: Balancing Global Aspirations and Local Roots'
39m · PublishedIn our second episode, Meggy Cheng, ex-Head of Marketing at M+ Museum in Hong Kong, discusses how she applies her corporate experience to the arts, enhancing how contemporary art is appreciated worldwide. She offers insights into launching a major art institution during a pandemic and the evolution of art marketing in the digital era.
Episode 1 - Jervais Choo: ‘Future-Proofing the Past: Tech's Role in Preserving Culture’
49m · PublishedIn our opening episode of Season 7, meet Jervais Choo, Deputy Director of Organisational Design and Innovation at Singapore's National Heritage Board and founder of DigiMuse. Explore how his work with digital artists and technologies like AI and VR is changing museum experiences. The discussion includes practical advice for integrating tech into museums, understanding digital innovation's role, the necessity of experimentation, and future directions in museum technology.
Diva Zumaya: shaping narratives - a curator's journey at LACMA
29m · PublishedIn this episode, we chat with Diva Zumaya, assistant curator at LACMA. Join us as we explore her journey at LACMA, where she challenges dominant narratives in European art history, and learn about her deep passion for teamwork in the curatorial process.
Episode 5 - Harriet Body: ‘Using the healing power of the arts to improve access to museums and galleries’
32m · PublishedArt can be a transformative force for good, as Harriet Body shows us on this episode of For Arts' Sake. As an Australian artist who uses the arts to create inclusive spaces and promote mental wellbeing, Harriet shares her inspiring work and discusses the impact of the arts on individuals and communities.
Episode 4 - Dr Sadiah Boonstra: ‘Decolonising Indonesian history, heritage, and art through research and curatorship’
34m · PublishedIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Sadiah Boonstra, a Jakarta-based curator, researcher, and advocate for decolonial practices in the museum world. With experience working at cultural institutions around the world, Dr. Boonstra will discuss the importance of preserving cultural heritage, engaging with diverse communities, and challenging dominant narratives in the museum sector.
Episode 3 - Helen Hillyard: ‘Keeping historical collections relevant and curating for local audiences’
36m · PublishedJoin us for the conversation with Helen Hillyard, curator at Dulwich Picture Gallery, as she shares her insights into the world of curation, the importance of making historical collections relevant to contemporary audiences, and creating a dialogue between the past and present.
Episode 2 - Jenny Newell: 'How cultural institutions can help fight climate change'
31m · PublishedIn this episode we are speaking with Dr. Jenny Newell, Curator for Climate Change at the Australian Museum in Sydney. Join us as we discuss the unique role that museums and cultural institutions can play in tackling the climate crisis and learn about some inspiring initiatives.
Episode 1 - Claire Bown: ‘Creating joyful museum experiences through slow looking and Visible Thinking’
42m · PublishedJoin museum educator Claire Brown in exploring the power of slow looking and Visible Thinking in museums, and discover how these approaches can enhance visitors' enjoyment and understanding of artworks.
Bonus Episode - David Dawson: ‘The ups and downs of directing an independent museum’
32m · PublishedIn this bonus episode, Alina and James chat with David Dawson from Wiltshire Museum about the struggles and success of running an ambitious independent museum.
For Arts' Sake has 38 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 20:48:20. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on June 2nd, 2024 19:10.