Why museums should look beyond the famous to find history
In short: Museums are often filled with artifacts from the 'first and the famous.' This video explores how curator Ariana Curtis envisions a more inclusive approach to historical representation.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture's inaugural Latinx Studies curator, Ariana Curtis, believes that concentrating only on exceptional historical figures is restrictive. She proposes that museums can more accurately represent history and amplify diverse perspectives by honoring both prominent figures and the stories of everyday life.
By including the hidden and the everyday alongside the extraordinary, museums can better represent the diverse narratives of the Americas.
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- Also: How can museums honor both the extraordinary and the everyday?
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