When the dead leave their treasures to the living, they often attempt to script the future from beyond the grave, binding institutions to conditions that can last for centuries. This balance between the intent of an art donor and the operational freedom of modern cultural spaces has yet again been thrust into the spotlight following a landmark ruling by the district court in The Hague. The legal battle centered on a spectacular collection of twenty-five […]
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The paradox of the modern Canadian museum is as frustrating as it is pervasive. We live in an era where high-resolution imagery and instant connectivity are the default modes of human interaction. Yet, if you attempt to browse the digital archives of many of Canada’s prominent public galleries and museums, you will likely find the experience disappointing. Vast swaths of the national artistic heritage remain locked away, inaccessible to the public via digital platforms. While […]
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