Contemporary Cultures of Display

This book examines trends in the display of art since the mid-twentieth century, focusing particularly on institutional issues. The contributors present a series of case studies that illuminate the practices of museums, galleries, and exhibitions in Western Europe and the United States and that encourage reflection on the experience of the spectator.

Preface

7

(1)

Introduction

8

(15)

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PART 1 THE CHANGING MUSEUM

Introduction

23

(3)

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The modern art museum

26

(24)

Christoph Grunenberg

The museum in a postmodern era: the Musee d'Orsay

50

(23)

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The Sainsbury Wing and beyond: the National Gallery today

73

(32)

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Anabel Thomas

PART 2 EXHIBITION-ISM

Introduction

103

(2)

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Exhibitions of contemporary art

105

(22)

Sandy Nairne

Exhibiting the canon: the blockbuster show

127

(20)

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Africa on display: exhibiting art by Africans

147

(31)

Elsbeth Court

PART 3 ART IN THE WIDER CULTURE

Introduction

175

(3)

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The museum in the community: the new Tates

178

(22)

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Heritage and the country house

200

(29)

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Contemporary art in Ireland, PART one: institutions, viewers and artists

229

(8)

Nick Webb

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Contemporary art in Ireland, PART two: Alice Maher and Willie Doherty - location, identity and practice

237

(16)

Fionna Barber

Conclusion

253

(1)

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Contemporary Cultures of Display

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