WEEK 3: WEDNESDAY 3.15-5.15 PM by Georgina Walker https://padlet.com/walker_g/AHIS90005_wk3_wed315pm ‘DESTINATION’ MUSEUM ARCHITECTURE: GOOD PLANNING OR GRAND STANDING? en-us 2017-03-12 03:32:21 UTC 2026-03-10 18:22:59 UTC hello@padlet.com Group 1: Saadiyat Cultural District , Abu Dhabi walker_g https://padlet.com/walker_g/AHIS90005_wk3_wed315pm/wish/159467430
  • Look at the different museums presented on their web site
  • How do they present themselves? Image, cultural initiatives, partnerships, political angle etc
  • What information are you able to glean from them? How informative and detailed are they? Dates, cost, collections of art etc
  • How does the Guggenheim Museum’s web present the museum in Abu Dhabi?
  • http://www.saadiyatculturaldistrict.ae/en/saadiyat-cultural-district/about/

    • ]]>     2017-03-12 03:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/walker_g/AHIS90005_wk3_wed315pm/wish/159467430     Group 2: What are some of the main cultural issues involved in global museum developments? walker_g https://padlet.com/walker_g/AHIS90005_wk3_wed315pm/wish/159467431
  • How can this present an Islamic focus and narrative if it is being constructed by foreigners? 
  • Consider the controversies surrounding the treatment of migrant workers and the way they have challenged the Guggenheim and Louvre’s brands and ethical obligations internationally

    • ]]>     2017-03-12 03:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/walker_g/AHIS90005_wk3_wed315pm/wish/159467431     Group 3: To what extent is a museum branch an effective tool for branding cities and why? walker_g https://padlet.com/walker_g/AHIS90005_wk3_wed315pm/wish/159467432
  • Aim of branding?
  • Why are cities looking to open up branches of internationally renowned art museums - especially at such expense?
  • Why are museums such as the Louvre, Guggenheim & British Museum looking to lease out their brands?
  • At what price?

    • ]]>     2017-03-12 03:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/walker_g/AHIS90005_wk3_wed315pm/wish/159467432     Group 2: main cultural issues involved in global museum developments https://padlet.com/walker_g/AHIS90005_wk3_wed315pm/wish/160159531 - In the case of the Saadiyat Cultural District, meant to be cosmopolitan; internationalist focus; the East working with Western world as a positive message
    - one component of content (exhibits) will reflect Islamic cultural and artistic history
    - a general atmosphere of 'fabrication'  when creating a 'precinct'
    - working at global level - who are the people involved?  How transparent are their dealings/exchanges?]]>     2017-03-15 05:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/walker_g/AHIS90005_wk3_wed315pm/wish/160159531