How much?

The “Museums: Vices and Virtues” section returns for this sixth season of Network Museum. We have planned its debut within the theme of the month for the new year, which is the relationship between museums and intelligence (not just artificial intelligence). Being intelligent also means being aware, in every sense, of the actions we take and, for museums, being able to understand “HOW MUCH” has come into play during their activities and “HOW MUCH” the results of these activities can be quantified.

Fonte: www.moma.com realizzato da Copilot


Curators and directors, who often take pride in their roles and seem unapproachable, should remember that the artifacts they oversee are not their own creations, nor do they own them. These individuals should humbly acknowledge that their societal role is no more vital than that of a baker, a doctor, or a sanitation worker. It is their duty to preserve and protect the cultural treasures they have committed to safeguard as their profession, and to assist those less fortunate in understanding and appreciating these assets. They have been selected, not coerced, for this purpose alone. It is crucial that they do not conflate themselves with the artist or the artwork; to do so would be an overreach of their mandate.

Moving on to the theme of the new year, let’s consider the connection between financial statements and intelligence, and what an intelligent museum might entail. Intelligence is a multifaceted concept, as we’ve highlighted in our pages. Each facet of this complexity requires a metric, a point of reference, which may explain why science is considered intelligent. Presenting a financial statement and the outcomes of an exhibition as a reflective tool is a primary characteristic of an intelligent system. Such a system is capable of interpreting its activities in terms of economic, cognitive, educational, ethical, and social impacts. The distinction between a culturally narcissistic endeavor and a socially scientific one lies in the sharing of tools to assess impacts, allowing a transition from autocratic self-reference to a scientifically democratic exchange.

The remainder may consist of opinions, suggestions, and stances that wield an authority which would not exist without the endorsement of others (pardon the evangelical allusion), yet its value is minimal if it cannot be demonstrated and shared.

This article is dedicated to those who have warned of the risk of dictatorial relapse for seventy years, each time under a different guise. Despite the varying positions, colors, and symbols, the folly remains constant. It aims to convey that the gravest form of dictatorship is the abuse of trust and responsibility—positions that are well-compensated and ought to serve the common good, not merely individual interests.

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Quanto?

Torna la sezione “Musei: vizi e virtù” anche per questa sesta stagione di Network Museum. Il suo esordio lo abbiamo pensato nell’alveo del tema del mese del nuovo anno, ovvero il rapporto tra musei ed intelligenza (non solo quella artificiale). Essere intelligente significa anche rendersi conto, in ogni senso, degli atti che compiamo e, per i musei, poter comprendere “QUANTO” sia entrato in gioco durante le loro attività e “QUANTO” si possa quantificare il risultato delle stesse.

A cura della redazione scientifica di Network Museum

Fonte: www.moma.com realizzato da Copilot

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