The Return of Curiosity: What Museums Are Good for in the 21st Century

by Nicholas Thomas

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The Spy Museum, the Vacuum Cleaner Museum, the National Mustard Museum--not to mention the Art Institute, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Getty Center: museums have never been more robust, curating just about everything there is and assuming a new prominence in public life. The Return of Curiosity explores museums in the modern age, offering a fresh perspective on some of our most important cultural institutions and the vital function they serve...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1780236565

ISBN13:9781780236568

Release Date:August 2016

Publisher:Reaktion Books

Length:144 Pages

Weight:0.55 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 5.7" x 8.2"

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