Global Trends in Art Museums July 28, 2009

Art has rarely respected international borders, but globalization's pace and pervasiveness is changing the business of art museums in new ways. What challenges and opportunities are museums experiencing? How are these trends affecting artists and patrons? Is the art business a barometer of globalization? Or is art part of the process of globalization?

Kaywin Feldman, Director of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and Olga Viso, Director of the Walker Art Center, will explore these questions and others as they contemplate the world of art in this new age of interconnectedness. Moderated by Tad Simons, the arts and entertainment editor for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.

The People’s University offers free lectures from renowned experts on a wide array of engaging topics. This summer, The People’s University explores globalization and its complexities through a new series, Globalization Unearthed, presented by the Library Foundation of Hennepin County. All programs are held in the Central Library's Pohlad Hall in downtown Minneapolis (300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401), and are free and open to the public. No registration required. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 6:15 PM. Lectures begin at 7 PM.

Promotional support provided by the Minnesota International Center.

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