The 43rd International Museum Day 2020, May 18, the theme proposed by ICOM was "Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion", which is an ultimate need of the hour. The topic in itself is a statement on redefining the important role of...
moreThe 43rd International Museum Day 2020, May 18, the theme proposed by ICOM was "Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion", which is an ultimate need of the hour. The topic in itself is a statement on redefining the important role of museums, being crucial for the future of our society. Museums can play a pivotal role in explaining the notion of equality by pursuing diversity and inclusion within the institutions of art and culture. For this reason, Diversity and Inclusion were paired with Equality. This new and modern concept of museums can be possible only by including concepts of "equal access to all", "equal representation of every group", and "sharing the power of every individual", which unfortunately is not the case presently. The futuristic concept of the museum can help in improving the ability, opportunity and dignity of those groups of people who are disadvantaged on account of their social identity
