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So the @I_W_M sees fit to barrel ahead w. £25 yoga classes in the atrium & publicly defending the act from scrutiny.
Visitors will only be offered context for controversial exhibits with a voucher for a free tour at a later date.
Why is this a problem? /1
#museums #heritage
Visitors will only be offered context for controversial exhibits with a voucher for a free tour at a later date.
Why is this a problem? /1
#museums #heritage
"We are aware that these objects represent sensitive subject matters and will ensure they are treated with the utmost respect."
"Tickets to Yoga... include the chance to return... for a tour of the site to learn more about our collection items and the stories behind them." /2
"Tickets to Yoga... include the chance to return... for a tour of the site to learn more about our collection items and the stories behind them." /2
Context is everything especially in the age of selfies, instant upload and rapid offence.
It appears the IWM is choosing the path of embracing a privileged revenue stream over the ethics of appropriately dealing with objects. /3 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/oct/09/holocaust-selfies-solemn-sites-tourist-traps">https://www.theguardian.com/commentis...
It appears the IWM is choosing the path of embracing a privileged revenue stream over the ethics of appropriately dealing with objects. /3 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/oct/09/holocaust-selfies-solemn-sites-tourist-traps">https://www.theguardian.com/commentis...
Look at this promo shot.
The car was blown up in Baghdad, 5 March 2007 by a car bomb which killed 38 people. 38 people.
The V-1 and V-2 were built by slave workers, many of whom were later murdered, and launched against British cities to obliterate civilians. /4
The car was blown up in Baghdad, 5 March 2007 by a car bomb which killed 38 people. 38 people.
The V-1 and V-2 were built by slave workers, many of whom were later murdered, and launched against British cities to obliterate civilians. /4
Lets face it, people are going to want to engage and record their experience.
Without any context of the cultural and historical backdrop to the activity. IWM feels it& #39;s fine this comes later.
It isn& #39;t. /5
Without any context of the cultural and historical backdrop to the activity. IWM feels it& #39;s fine this comes later.
It isn& #39;t. /5
Deeply questionable selfies gained massive prominence at Holocaust memorials/sites & people were rightly criticised, although it& #39;s always hard to tell how people will engage with such challenging, disturbing and provocative sites & narratives. /6 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38675835">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/worl...
In accepting the V-1, V-2, and wrecked car as acceptable backdrops for yoga - and offering appropriate context afterwards - the IWM is frankly setting up yoga customers for abuse and harassment online.
But no dramas: context will come later. /7
But no dramas: context will come later. /7
