21th – 23th of Nov. 2024

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Discussion day 21: Commitments of Museums to create more EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)

Museums across the U.S. publicly stated their commitments to work towards dismantling systemic racism, frequently citing intentions to listen to communities, improve hiring practices, support BIPOC staff, re-evaluate workplace culture, offer anti-racism training, acquire and exhibit work from a more diverse range of artists. ODBK has summarized these commitments under the link:https://odbk.tk/museums-deai-actions-summarization/. 

In this discussion, we want to outline the first steps to define the correct steps and procedures that a museum should follow to create more EDI in the selection of artists and artworks.

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/museum-dei-plans-2022-2161690 

  • Are these commitments going in the right direction (to create more EDI)?
  • Who should be involved besides the Museum to define those procedures and mechanisms?
  • What is the most effective approach for museums to follow in order to increase DEI in the selection of artists and their art collections?

 

Discussion Day 22: Defining DEI Metrics for Museums and Art Collections

What should be the metrics to define as equal and diverse a contemporary art museum or a contemporary art collection in the selection of artists and artworks?

We consulted ChatGPT and this is the answer we received:

https://odbk.tk/metrics-dei-musuems-according-to-chatgpt/ 

  • What artist characteristics should be taken into account to evaluate the equality and diversity of the museum and its collection?
  • Should also consider other parameters like the budget or the size of the space dedicated to some specific artists?
  • Who should evaluate and regulate the DEI decision-making processes of the museums and art collections?

 

Additional sources:

https://www.singulart.com/en/blog/2024/01/16/diverse-art-museums/ 

https://untitled-magazine.com/diversity-in-the-art-world-where-are-we-at-now-and-whats-being-done/ 

https://wifitalents.com/statistic/diversity-in-art/ 

 

Discussion day 23: Creating DEI and Transparency for Museums and Art collections using web2 and web3

How web2 and web3 technologies could help to create more equality and diversity in the selection of artists and artworks in contemporary art museums and art collections?

We asked ChatGPT and this is the answer we received:

https://odbk.tk/how-web2-and-web3-help-dei-for-museums-according-to-chatgpt/ 

  • Is it ethical and secure to use these technologies in the decision-making for museums and art collections?
  • Under which conditions should the potential participants take part in those projects that will help the museums to be more diverse and equal?
  • What are the initial steps or applications that museums and collections could adopt to enhance DEI in the selection of artists and artworks?

 Additional sources:

https://thegiialliance.com/beyond-the-hype-web3s-potential-to-reshape-the-future-of-art-and-culture/ 

https://medium.com/@pauldowling/decentralized-curation-web3s-impact-on-art-galleries-and-museums-d32c27d45ca1