Museums: An Antidote to Culture Wars - Exploring Art's Role in Social Progress

Participate in an interactive workshop exploring how museums can serve as catalysts for social change and unity in divisive times. Engage with Brooklyn Museum Director Anne Pasternak and SYPartners Principal Karishma Sheth as they discuss the power of art to provoke thought, inspire joy, and challenge societal norms. Delve into topics such as the principles of museums, the impact of exhibitions like Pablo Picasso's at the Brooklyn Museum, and strategies for community engagement. Examine the role of museums in addressing sensitive issues like the legacy of lynching, and learn how institutions can take risks to foster meaningful conversations. Through exercises and reflection, gain insights into overcoming analysis paralysis and implementing effective social action strategies in cultural spaces.

Intro
Darren Walker
Brooklyn Museum
Todays audience
What does a museum stand for
Principles of a museum
Pablo Picasso at the Brooklyn Museum
Background on the exhibition
Interview with Duke Riley
Social Action Strategy
Freedom
Legacy of lynching
Engaging audiences
Question time
Not getting trapped in analysis paralysis
Taking a risk
Community engagement
Exercise
Reflection