The Transitory Museum

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By Emanuele Coccia and Donatien Grau

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The Transitory Museum by Emanuele Coccia and Donatien Grau explores the dynamic and ever-changing nature of museums in contemporary society. It delves into the philosophical and psychological roles that museums play in shaping cultural narratives, focusing on their capacity to adapt and evolve. The authors examine how museums can serve as vibrant spaces for new ideas and expressions, challenging traditional perceptions of permanence in art and culture.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in the evolving nature of museums and their philosophical significance in contemporary culture. It explores how museums can be more dynamic and reflective of societal changes, questioning the traditional roles they play in exhibiting art and history. If you're intrigued by how institutions can adapt in a rapidly changing world, you might find this work thought-provoking and insightful.

The Transitory Museum

"First published in language as Le musâee transitoire."

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Throughout modernity, there has been a clear divide between art and commerce. Objects could either be consumed as commerce or contemplated as art. Today, as museums are facing increasing financial pressure and as stores have become inventive locations for new modes of display, this clear divide has begun to dissolve.

There is one place that represents a key stage in this evolution: 10 Corso Como. It was founded in Milan, at that very address, by fashion editor Carla Sozzani and has since expanded to Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, and New York. The name "concept store," which has now spread across our globalised world, was originally coined to describe this new form.

The Transitory Museum is the first philosophical inquiry into this new form of store, and it sheds new light on how categories that have governed our modern lives, such as commerce, art, fashion, and museum, are being redefined today.

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The Transitory Museum is praised for its exploration of spaces like 10 Corso Como, where various disciplines merge seamlessly under one roof, offering a dynamic model in line with contemporary life. The book raises intriguing questions about the future of art museums, suggesting that intimate, curated experiences found in concept stores may play a significant role.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781509533053

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 December 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Polity Press

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 159g

Pages: 140

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Donatien Grau Emanuele Coccia Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Emanuele Coccia is Associate Professor at the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), Paris.

Donatien Grau is Head of Contemporary Programs at the Musée d’Orsay, Paris.

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