MY MUSEUM, A MUSEUM ABOUT ME... - ERICA LEHRER, ROMA SENDYKA

This book is the result of a scholarly intervention into the space of the Kraków Ethnographic Museum. While reflecting on one specific project, it opens many questions relevant for reformulating our ideas about both the museum and the academy. The project's approach to intellectual deliberation is horizontal, engaging students on equal footing with professors, resulting in a publication that embodies collaborative practice. It is also a unique example of how thought can be manifested in creative action, which itself then produces a new object for critical reflection. It is a true blend of theory and practice; an attempt to embed the university in the broader social world while similarly urging museums to speak directly to the societies about which they teach. The project thus proposes both a new form of research and a new take on the presentation of academic knowledge. Thinking through the museum becomes - as promised - not only a critical view of the institution, but also a meditation on society, its rules, and the identities of its inhabitants.

• Unique combination of theory and practice
• Collaboration of students and professors
• New form of scientific research
• Critical view of the museum institution
• Meditation on society and its rules
• Innovative approach to the presentation of academic knowledge
• Inspiration for museums and universities

This book is a fascinating journey through the world of museums and academies, showing how these two spheres can inspire and complement each other. The authors, Erica Lehrer and Roma Sendyka, invite the reader to reflect on the role of the museum in society, its influence on shaping identity and values. This publication is not only a valuable source of knowledge for students and researchers, but also an inspiration for all those interested in culture and art.

The Jagiellonian University Press, known for its high-quality scientific publications, gives readers a work that will certainly contribute to the development of discourse on museums and their role in society. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how museums can become a place of dialogue, exchange of ideas and inspiration.

"My Museum, a Museum about Me..." is not just a book, it is an invitation to actively participate in culture and art. It is an encouragement to ask questions, seek answers and create your own interpretations of the world. It is an inspiration to act and change, to build a better society in which museums play an important role.

Technical data:

Pages: 196

Format: 158x240 mm

Year of publication: 2023

Publisher: Jagiellonian University Press