The rise of the must-see exhibition : blockbusters in Australian museums and galleries /

Blockbuster exhibitions are ubiquitous fixtures in the cultural calendars of major museums and galleries worldwide. The Rise of the Must-See Exhibition charts their ascent across a diverse array of museums and galleries. The book positions these exhibits in the Australian cultural context, demonstra...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Lawrenson, Anna (Author), O'Reilly, Chiara (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, [2019]
Series:Routledge research in museum studies.
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Table of Contents:
  • International expositions : social, scientific and spectacular
  • Private interests : championing temporary exhibitions and setting the standards of taste
  • In the national interest : the growing role of government support
  • Building capacity and professionalism : confident cultural leadership fortifies the blockbuster
  • Relinquishing the national : state support and competition
  • Global buy-in and blockbuster tropes
  • Scholarship and the exportation of Australian exhibitions.