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Great to see my alma mater hosting exhibitions of this type! 🟠 👁️🗨️ The theme of "seeing the unseeable" and the use of data is a theme that defined a solid decade of work at HUSH - from the scale of a poster, to lobby-scale art installations and placemaking. Yet, at this point "data viz" has become aging nomenclature - the result of so much visualization for the sake of visualization itself, not for human impact. 🧠 What's more interesting is how the "seeing of unseeable data" can impact our behaviors, change the way we think, what we feel and how we act. We're rapidly applying these ideas to projects at the scale of airport terminals and mixed use developments. More data, more space, more impact. See some legacy work: 🌞 Turning an organization's commitment to net zero engineering into a sustainability mirror and workplace motivator (https://lnkd.in/eSvVU7_v) 🌐 Using the data of the world's largest mobility organization to inspire guests with scale and impact (https://lnkd.in/ewX33Ynz) 🟢 Using productivity data to change workforce behaviors and influence a new workplace culture (https://lnkd.in/eCZjrfzf)

How is the museum field transforming? Longtime consultant and writer András Szántó calls it a "software upgrade." As museums adapt to new challenges, they're redefining their roles, embracing innovation, and shifting towards more inclusive and engaging experiences. Explore his insights from interviews with global museum leaders and what this reinvention means for the future of the field in this Q&A. https://lnkd.in/eU6Nj_4k

An interesting article.

🌐 Call for Papers: International Online Conference – "The Art Museum in the Digital Age" (20-24 January 2025) 🌐 The Belvedere Research Center invites submissions for the seventh edition of its conference series, focusing on the ethical and societal implications of digital transformation in museums. From January 20-24, 2025, the conference will explore how digital technologies can broaden access, create immersive experiences, and address pressing issues around data security, copyright, and cultural representation. With keynote speaker Julian Nida-Rümelin, the conference will discuss how digital humanism in museums can foster cultural accessibility and human values through technology. Topics of interest include: 👉 Ethical considerations in museum tech 👉 Inclusion, diversity, and accessibility in digital initiatives 👉 Platforms, AI, and the role of museums in the "dopamine culture" 👉 Interactive digital experiences and digital literacy 👉 Preservation and sustainability for born-digital collections We invite submissions in the fields of museology, art history, digital humanities, and more. Abstracts (250 words) and a brief biography are due by November 11, 2024. Please send submissions to: conferences@belvedere.at. More infos: https://lnkd.in/duSRcCpF

Are there any factors related to adopting virtual museums? "Factors Determining Whether an Art Museum Will Offer Virtual Content: An Empirical Study in South Korea," has been published in Volume 40, Issue 6 of the International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, within the special issue on Advanced Interaction in Cultural Heritage. This study began during my first semester of graduate school. With a background in art and design and a particular interest in museums, I aimed to combine my two interests—art museums and the media industry—through this research. Though there are still limitations, this piece is meaningful to me as it is the first paper published in my scholarly journey. The study includes a definition of virtual museums. If you are exploring virtual museums, it will be a good starting point. Plus, the results show that the presence of collection information, the size of the collection, and the exhibition space’s size are all positively related to the presence of virtual content, based on a quantitative analysis. You can find more details from the article. https://lnkd.in/eiZftuq4 I would like to thank my adviser, Professor Kim, for his invaluable guidance and support in the completion of this publication. Additionally, I extend my gratitude to the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Gwacheon, South Korea, for allowing me to include their virtual exhibition image in my paper.

🎨 Delve into the fascinating world of museum psychology with my latest post. Are we Capturing Moments or Missing Experiences? 🤔 From the allure of cultural exploration to the paradox of digital documentation, discover why it's essential to strike a balance between capturing moments and savoring experiences. 🏛️  https://lnkd.in/dGT46Yfv

I am always super happy when people share their works from the #journaldatavizchallenge. ✨ Looking at how people’s works start from the same topics and evolve into personal and unique outputs is always the most satisfying part of the challenge.

#CFCRecommends: Contemporary Collecting Toolkit Are you a museum professional, volunteer, or trustee looking to explore contemporary collecting? This essential toolkit provides a practical introduction for those without prior experience in acquiring recent material, offering the foundational knowledge needed to get started. This resource outlines the key considerations for contemporary collecting projects, from advice on practical steps to inspiring examples from institutions of all sizes. Whether you’re a small organization or a larger museum, this guide helps you tailor projects to your unique resources and needs. Commissioned by Museum Development North West (MDNW) with funding from Arts Council England, this toolkit encourages institutions to embrace the challenges and opportunities of contemporary collecting to keep collections relevant and engaging for future generations. Read it here:

You knew museums were changing, but maybe not how much. Remuseum's new research report documents that almost 90% American art museums now center the public in their mission statements. 60% of those mission statements do not even mentions objects or collections. Only 11% still center objects/collections in their mission statements. A shift this radical takes a while to embody, and old habits (reflecting old missions) are often hard to shed. Remuseum’s recent research report (find it with related content at www.remuseum.org) documents that museums may be slow to embrace the degree of public transparency that their public-centered missions call for. And we invite museums to join our open data portal and share more information with the public they are built to serve. What museum data would you like to know? How would it help museums better serve their missions and thrive?

I am thrilled to share my latest publication co-authored with Dr. Leighton Evans titled, "The Museum of Digital Things: Extended Reality and Museum Practices", now available in Frontiers in Virtual Reality. This paper offers a philosophical reconceptualization of museums, employing phenomenological frameworks to explore new territories in museum studies and digital interaction. A heartfelt thank you goes to all my interviewees during my PhD studies over the past four years. Your invaluable support and shared experiences were crucial in crafting this research. Your contributions have deeply enriched our study, helping us understand how digital technologies can enhance museum practices. This research aligns with Martin Heidegger's concepts of "the thing" and the "fourfold," integrating mortals (i.e., museum visitors), earth (i.e., the activities participated in by the visitors), sky (i.e., the potentialities and ideas stimulated by the artifacts), and divinities (i.e., the visitors' emotions while interacting with the exhibits). These philosophical underpinnings help us dissect how extended reality (XR) transforms visitor experiences in museums, enhancing the connection between the visitor and the digital exhibits. For those interested in the intersection of digital technology and cultural heritage, this paper provides insights into how extended reality (XR) can transform museum experiences. We delve into the phenomenology of digital artifacts within museum settings, offering a fresh perspective on curatorial practices and visitor engagement. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/g5m7jVra Let's continue pushing the boundaries of how we perceive and interact with cultural heritage in the digital age! #DigitalHeritage #MuseumStudies #ExtendedReality #Phenomenology #AcademicPublishing