Essays about: "National museums"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 essays containing the words National museums.

  1. 1. Show and Tell: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the representation of Swedish Colonial History in the Historiska Museet, through the lenses of Swedish Exceptionalism and Nation Branding

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

    Author : Giulia Manfieri; [2023]
    Keywords : National museums; Swedish exceptionalism; Swedish colonialism; nation branding; uses of history; Critical Discourse Analysis; Human Rights; colonial history; Social Sciences; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : When looking from the outside, Sweden is an exceptional country, with a tradition of neutrality and no notable colonial past; but history paints a different picture. This thesis investigates the portrayal of Sweden and the impact of narratives of Swedish exceptionalism in the Historiska Museet in Stockholm, through the analysis of the depiction of Swedish colonial history and Human Rights discourses. READ MORE

  3. 2. Attributing Digitalization Decisions in Museums : A Multiple Case Study of Swedish Public Museums

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för ABM

    Author : Aijia Zhang; [2023]
    Keywords : Digitalization; decision-making; museum; organizational attribution; process mapping;

    Abstract : In the context of digital transformation in the cultural and heritage sector, many museums are undergoing digital- ization. This qualitative study explores the digitalization status in the selected cases, underpins the decisions behind their digitalization practices, and identifies the factors that affect the decisions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Looking for Sápmi: Navigating representations of Sámi history and Sámi culture in Southern Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Laurine Palomba; [2023]
    Keywords : Sámi people; Sweden; official institutions; representation; social anthropology; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In Skåne, Southern region of Sweden, where the idea that no Sámis live in the area is largely spread across the Swedish population, the few Sámis living there find themselves navigating their ethnic identity, between performativity, agency, and making use of the policies implemented at a national level. In a context of ongoing decolonisation of the Sámis and their lands, official institutions such as public libraries and museums, following the laws and regulations they are subjected to, are working towards an evolution of their structure, their actions, and a wider inclusion of Sámi people in their institutions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Europe Behind the Exhibition : A Study of European Identity in NEMO’s Statements

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Camille Combaud; [2022]
    Keywords : culture; cultural heritage; European identity; museums; national identity; Network of European Museum Organisations; NEMO;

    Abstract : The Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO) was founded in 1992 withthe goal of facilitating cooperation between museums in Europe. Today, the networkworks closely with the European Union to advocate for museum professionals on aEuropean level. READ MORE

  6. 5. Re-adapting the Laundry : Inquiring about culture-graded buildings By Participatory Action Research

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Ture Askvall; [2022]
    Keywords : Participatory Action Research; Culture-Grades; Participatory design; design inquiry.;

    Abstract : According to the Stockholm City municipality’s publication The City Museums Cultural and Historical Classifications[Stadsmuseets kulturhistoriska klassificering], culture-graded buildings in Stockholm are classified by The Stockholm CityMuseum, according to a model of evaluation created by the National Heritage Board, seeking to define what cultural heritage brings to the table (Stockholm City, 2022). As it says in the Swedish National Board of Housing´s Building and planning publication Corruption Prohibition, to ensure the preservation of the positive impacts culturally significant buildings provide for their surroundings, the municipalities enforce laws that affect the development process of the built environment (Boverket, 2021). READ MORE