The academic forum aims to transcend boundaries and limitations in order to embrace together the 4.0 generation of museums. It is hoped that with this forum, the international coalition of museums may further expand their cultural influence by enabling the exchange of academic research and experiences. Directors of globally renowned museums will be invited to share their experiences regarding museum management and exhibition curation. The structure of the forum will revolve around the following topics:
1. Challenges Encountered by Museums in the Modern Age
Features of civilization have evolved dramatically due to the establishment of artificial intelligence (AI) and the widespread application of technology databases. The transmission of information has been greatly encouraged by social networks and the Internet. Museums will be challenged in the future to focus on innovating the museum visiting experience in response to changes in current society.
2. Public Policy to Encourage Equal Access to Knowledge
Commercial exhibitions have become the mainstream within metropolitan cities globally. The priority placed on visitor numbers during the process of exhibition creation not only indicates the displacement of sub-cultures for mainstream culture but also cuts off the possibility of remote areas being selected as exhibition venues. Since museums contain artifacts necessary for the understanding of world civilizations, it is crucial to consider how to make these collections more accessible to the wider public and ensure everyone has the right to access this knowledge regardless of nationality and background.
3. Distribution of Local Resources
By enhancing the bonds between museums and local communities, new cultural meanings can be generated in the museum’s collection. Connections among industries, academic circles, and museums should be constructed in order to generate the largest possible amount of resources. This will allow local identity to be further cultivated and inspire the public to participate in museum culture.
4. Delivering Academic Research through Exhibitions
Academic research allows the breadth of current knowledge to be expanded, while exhibition curators are constantly searching for the best way to approach visitors. By balancing and transforming the two, new and varied methods can be created to allow for further knowledge transmission and cultural education.
By providing a platform for discussion around the topics listed above and facilitating the exchange of management strategies, we believe that this gathering will allow for the creation of new perspectives in regards to artwork exhibition, the generation of new curatorial ideas for international exhibitions, and an increase in museum collaboration.