Comments on: Brooklyn Museum 2.0 http://musematic.net/2006/07/13/brooklyn-museum-20/ Rants and raves on the latest trends in the world of museum informatics and technology. An intrepid cast of experts from the Museum Computer Network and AAM's Media & Technology Committee share their insights, observations and tricks of the trade. Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:18:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: marcus http://musematic.net/2006/07/13/brooklyn-museum-20/comment-page-1/#comment-3847 marcus Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:46:07 +0000 http://musematic.net/?p=77#comment-3847 I have a question concerning the nouns. What is the general attitude of museum's having "garage sales?" We started out having a book sale, and now it includes everything but the kitchen sink. Not very educational by any means. The problem as I see it, is that we are selling objects that resemble our permanent collection. We strive for an understanding of cultural art, but when we sale objects of questionable artistsry we fall short in delivering our message. What does Musematic think? Marcus Monenerkit Associate Registrar Heard Museum I have a question concerning the nouns.

What is the general attitude of museum’s having “garage sales?”

We started out having a book sale, and now it includes everything but the kitchen sink. Not very educational by any means.

The problem as I see it, is that we are selling objects that resemble our permanent collection. We strive for an understanding of cultural art, but when we sale objects of questionable artistsry we fall short in delivering our message.

What does Musematic think?

Marcus Monenerkit
Associate Registrar
Heard Museum

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