The latest from Christchurch is very grim, however, we have not heard of anyone being hurt in museums or galleries there. We have received a number of messages of support, and these are in the ‘Messages for Canterbury’ Discussion Board on our Facebook page here. Please add your own messages, and hopefully our colleagues in Christchurch will be able to access the page when their power and communications are restored.
by Gypsy McFelterAnd would that which we call a museum, by any other name, have the same reason for existence? As any dedicated professional in this field understands, the word ‘museum’ stems from the ancient temples dedicated the Muses, the nine goddesses of Greek mythology who inspire the arts of mortal men and women.