Vergès, Françoise
A Programme of Absolute Disorder: Decolonizing the Museum
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745349619
- author:
- Vergès, Françoise
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pluto Press (UK)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 24.9 x 15.8 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Business, Museum Administration & Museolog, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Western museum is a battleground, a terrain of ideological, political and economic contestation. In "A Programme of Absolute Disorder", Françoise Vergès challenges the idea of the universal museum, uncovering its colonial origins and the context in which it emerged. Vergès argues that true decolonization requires a radical overhaul, inventing new ways of apprehending the world that nourish collective creativity and bring justice and dignity to the dispossessed. Vergès explores the history of the Louvre, tracing the development of the universal museum and its complicity in colonial power. She outlines a vision for a decolonized museum, one that prioritizes the perspectives and experiences of marginalized communities. This book is a powerful critique of the status quo, and a call to action for those seeking to transform the way we think about art, culture, and our place in the world. Françoise Vergès is a political scientist, activist, historian, film writer, and public educator, with a track record of challenging dominant narratives and promoting social justice. "A Programme of Absolute Disorder" is a key contribution to the ongoing conversation about the role of museums in society, and the need for radical change in the face of colonialism and inequality.
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