Curatorial risks worth taking to foster a sense of belonging in museums

"If it is recognised that museums are vehicles of social belonging, then everything from how information is presented to how spaces are staged and how works are installed is an act of power that sets the terms for this sense of connection."

"As a Black feminist curator, one of my core concerns is how the collections and galleries within my purview...might be a place of enjoyment and belonging for Black women specifically."

"There is a critical wave of thought-leaders charting new paths...calling on institutions to assess themselves transparently and make changes that align with their stated missions and visions of diversity, equity and inclusion."

"At the Brooklyn Museum, we are unflinchingly taking up the collections we have, pushing the boundaries of representation...through the cultural contributions and critical sensibilities of non-white communities."

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