Reclaiming and Reframing: The Annual Women in the Museum Symposium at the Rijksmuseum
Explore critical discussions on historiography, cultural narratives, and gender representation within museum collections and art history.
The Rijksmuseum hosts its annual Women in the Museum Symposium, bringing international speakers to critically examine historiography in literature and museums. This event explores themes like 'The Idea of the Great Artist,' 'Reclaiming Heritage Spaces,' and 'Reframing Old Narratives.' It highlights women's contributions in art history and museum collections, fostering scholarly exchange.
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Exhibition summary
The 3rd annual Women in the Museum Symposium will be held at the Rijksmuseum on March 5, 2024, featuring international speakers discussing prevalent historiography in books and museums. The event includes sessions on 'The Idea of the Great Artist', 'Reclaiming Heritage Spaces', and 'Reframing Old Narratives', with keynote speakers and discussions on new object labels.
Curatorial context
The Rijksmuseum hosts its 3rd annual Women in the Museum Symposium on March 5, 2024, an event dedicated to critical examination of historiography as presented in both literature and museum contexts. International speakers will delve into significant themes, including 'The Idea of the Great Artist,' 'Reclaiming Heritage Spaces,' and 'Reframing Old Narratives.' Notable keynote speakers include Janina Ramirez, author of "Femina," and Estrella de Diego, author of "The sexed androgyne. Eternal ideals, new gender strategies." The symposium will also feature curators from recent exhibitions like 'Making her Mark' and 'Ingenious Women,' and participants will engage with the concept of new object labels that incorporate a female narrative.
This symposium is part of the broader 'Women of the Rijksmuseum' research project, which aims to highlight and re-evaluate the contributions and representation of women within art history and museum collections. The event offers both in-person attendance at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and an online livestream option. Pricing is set at €60 for regular tickets and €20 for students and the livestream, with student tickets already sold out. The event runs from 9 am to 6 pm, offering a full day of insightful discussions and scholarly exchange.
Admission and ticket notes
Tickets are available for in-person attendance or livestream. Regular tickets cost €60, while student and livestream tickets are €20, though student tickets are sold out. The event is hosted at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
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Venue
Rijksmuseum
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Mar 5, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Keynote speakers include Janina Ramirez and Estrella de Diego. Curators from 'Making her Mark' (Baltimore 2023) and 'Ingenious Women' (Hamburg 2023) are also participating.
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