A remarkable journey in museum development and cultural identity. This is the story of Ken Gorbey, who developed Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand and then salvaged the failing Jewish Museum Berlin. Discover a lively insider perspective about cultural identity and nation building, and how museums can act as healing social instruments by reconciling dark and difficult histories.
Te Papa to Berlin explores major shifts in museum thinking and practice over time, and the impact of visionary leadership and effective team building. This book is for museologists, museum professionals, historians, and those interested in cultural identity and nation building. Explore:
- Cultural identity and nation building
- How museums can reconcile difficult histories
- The impact of visionary leadership
