Museums and Collections: Are they telling the stories of a diverse society
Region:
Victoria - Melbourne
Scope:
Australia
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Location:
Federaton Square
Time:
5.30-7pm
Event Date:
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
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Speakers
Professor Adrian Franklin Presenter on Collectors ABC TV, Professor of Sociology University of Tasmania Professor Stephen Heppell British social networking expert Ms Michelle Hippolite Kaihautu of Te Papa Tongarewa, Museum of New Zealand Mr David Revere McFadden Chief Curator and Vice President for Programs and Collections, Museum of Arts and Design, New York
Moderator: Ms Amanda Smith Presenter Artworks ABC Radio National
Date: Thursday 30 September 2010
Time: 5.30 pm to 7.00pm. Entry from 5.00pm (NOTE EARLIER TIME)
Venue: BMW Edge Federation Square, Cnr Swanston & Flinders Streets, Melb
Description:
Melbourne, like many major cities is made up of diverse communities. Join Australian and international guests as they consider the capacity and success of Museums and collections to tell the stories of a modern and
diverse society.