The Gift Collecting Entanglements & Embodied Histories

The Gift is part of a broader project titled Collecting Entanglements and Embodied Histories that is developed as a dialogue between collections of four museums. The conversation extend into four related exhibitions that include artwork exchanges. This exploration of collections also uncovers histor...

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Other Authors: Yap, June (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Singapore Art Museum 2021
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Summary:The Gift is part of a broader project titled Collecting Entanglements and Embodied Histories that is developed as a dialogue between collections of four museums. The conversation extend into four related exhibitions that include artwork exchanges. This exploration of collections also uncovers histories of collecting-of gifts received, rare discoveries unearthed, and acknowledgements of significance. As with the gift, the value of those accumulated objects confer upon the collection stature and prestige, but also impose a duty of care and responsibility for these riches.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (145 p.)
ISBN:book.112246
9789811874635
Access:Open Access