Museum Activists as Agents of Social Change in War

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https://doi.org/10.29311/mas.v21i2.4296

Keywords:

Museum activism, museum workers, stakeholders, war, society, values, initiatives, solidarity, cultural heritage, responsibility

Abstract

The author highlights the importance of museum activism as institutions become agents of social change in war. The article provides an understanding of how local stakeholders in conflict scenarios such as the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 can become empowered and develop effective strategies to preserve their values and rebuild their careers. In addition, the author presents examples of international solidarity which have supported Ukrainian museums and their workers. The research findings support the potential of museum activism in sustaining cultural heritage in times of conflict.

Author Biography

Polina Verbytska, Lviv National Polytechnic University; Department of History, Museums and Cultural Heritage

Polina Verbytska is a professor at the Department of History, Museology, and Cultural Heritage at Lviv Polytechnic National University. Her fields of research include cultural history, museology, and didactic. She is a member and an expert on several international scientific and educational networks.

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Published

07/25/2023

How to Cite

Verbytska, P., & Muravska, S. (2023). Museum Activists as Agents of Social Change in War. Museum & Society, 21(2), 51–57. https://doi.org/10.29311/mas.v21i2.4296

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Vol. 21 No. 2 (2023): Dispatches from Ukraine

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