The big slowdown: why museums and galleries are putting on fewer shows

In the wake of a challenging year for the art industry, galleries and museums are adopting a more mindful approach, prioritizing meaningful experiences over extravagant showcases. This trend is characterized by longer exhibitions and personalized events that foster genuine connections. Leonie Bell, director of V&A Dundee, emphasizes a shift in programming that reduces the number of large exhibitions to just one per year while enhancing the quality of offerings. This new model not only addresses operational challenges but also aims for a sustainable future with a lower environmental impact.

"The times are demanding us to be different, to work in different ways," says Leonie Bell, the director of V&A Dundee, highlighting the transformative needs of the art world.

Leonie Bell notes, "I wouldn't use the term cost-cutting... We've remodelled to be deeply attuned to the context that we're now working in," indicating a proactive approach.

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