András Szántó. The Future of the Museum: 28 Dialogues (Hatje Cantz Text Book 6)

We have made the case for some time as institutions that we are community-centered. We are not just a place for one group to come and look at something on a wall; we want to be meaningful in all people’s lives. Our ability to bring different people together and help them learn about each other is now more crucial, and necessary, than ever. Obviousl

One of the constructs I try to use in management is, “Can you get someone to come for a third visit in eighteen months?” That third visit is when you turn someone from being a non-visitor to a visitor.

The museum experience is not strictly about the art. It is about art in a particular space, in a particular moment in time.

Museums have the potential to be learning centers where people of any age can come to experience different ways of learning.

The key to sustainability is relevance. Inclusion is a proximate concern, and that is why we are talking about quality. There is a midrange concern, which is around the financial model. What will keep me excited is those two areas of focus—trying to create sustainable models for museums, with strong finances and strong community engagement. There i

Museums need to do more than just talk about progress—they need to be about it.

As the Ford Foundation’s president, Darren Walker, recently told me, “museums are in a crisis because America is in a crisis.” Museums shape narratives that matter, so it’s no surprise young people are passionate about pushing for change. It’s time now to do better—a lot better. That means looking at ourselves honestly and fixing a whole lot about

It is more important than ever to have these safe democratic spaces to explore ideas together, to look at our past, and to get a glimpse of what the future may bring.

You will find museums in major metropolitan areas that will be much more deeply connected to their communities.