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Commerce, Curation, Blockbuster Shows, And The Purpose(s) Of Art Museums by Artsjournal1

"'The right function of every museum,' wrote John Ruskin, the influential 19th-century art and social critic, 'is the manifestation of what is lovely in the life of nature, and heroic in the life of men.' Museums of the 21st century have moved on a bit. ... They are also 'destination' enterprises, with permanent collections and […]

SOURCE: The New York Times Subscription at 9:18am on April 10, 2018 ☆ ⚑

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