Have you ever wondered how museums shape our understanding of the world and how they continue to evolve? This is your chance to dive deeper into the future of museums and discover how they are becoming vibrant spaces for social change and engagement. Whether you’re a frequent museum-goer, someone curious about how exhibitions are designed or a professional working in a museum, this lecture is for you.
The Vrije Universiteit Brussel invites you to an evening with museologist Manuela Maria Duarte Cândido as part of the lecture series ‘Ties That Bind Us’. In this talk, Manuelina Maria Duarte Cândido will explore how museum practices have evolved, focusing especially on the shift from traditional roles to more activist and community-driven approaches. Museums are no longer just places to showcase history and art—they have transformed into dynamic spaces that tackle today’s most pressing social issues.
The lecture will examine the transformations that led to the creation of the Mouvement International pour une Nouvelle Muséologie (MINOM) in 1984, and how, over the past 40 years, museums have radicalized their methods. We’ll dive into case studies showing how both traditional and new museums are working closely with communities and social movements to create innovative ways of sharing culture and history.
Through inspiring examples, you’ll discover how museums are addressing urban and societal challenges, becoming powerful platforms for dialogue, inclusion, and social justice.
About Manuelina Maria Duarte Duarte Cândido
Professor Manuelina Maria Duarte Duarte Cândido holds degrees in History and Archeology. She’s an expert in Museology. Originally from Brazil, she has worked in various Brazilian cultural centers and museums, in mediation, coordination and management positions. Her work includes research into the different types of training in museology. In 2018, she joined the University of Liège (Belgium), where she combined teaching and research.