Students from the MA in Global African Studies, specializing in Museum and Critical Heritage Studies, recently participated in an out-of-classroom learning session at the Sharjah Art Foundation, Al Mureijah Square. The visit was part of the course Museum Collection Management and Politics of Exhibition, giving students a chance to see how theoretical knowledge is applied in one of the region’s leading contemporary art institutions.
Guided by John Labib, Collections and Conservation Manager, students explored collection management, loans, and preventive conservation, gaining rare behind-the-scenes insight into how artworks and artifacts are cared for. Participants also engaged in discussions, asking questions, and examining the practical challenges of managing and preserving cultural collections.
This visit reflects the university’s commitment to experiential learning, providing students with direct engagement with professionals, cultural institutions, and networks that enhance both academic and professional development.
Students from the MA in Global African Studies, specializing in Museum and Critical Heritage Studies, recently participated in an out-of-classroom learning session at the Sharjah Art Foundation, Al Mureijah Square. The visit was part of the course Museum Collection Management and Politics of Exhibition, giving students a chance to see how theoretical knowledge is applied in one of the region’s leading contemporary art institutions.
Students from the MA in Global African Studies, specializing in Museum and Critical Heritage Studies, recently participated in an out-of-classroom learning session at the Sharjah Art Foundation, Al Mureijah Square. The visit was part of the course Museum Collection Management and Politics of Exhibition, giving students a chance to see how theoretical knowledge is applied in one of the region’s leading contemporary art institutions.
Guided by John Labib, Collections and Conservation Manager, students explored collection management, loans, and preventive conservation, gaining rare behind-the-scenes insight into how artworks and artifacts are cared for. Participants also engaged in discussions, asking questions, and examining the practical challenges of managing and preserving cultural collections.
This visit reflects the university’s commitment to experiential learning, providing students with direct engagement with professionals, cultural institutions, and networks that enhance both academic and professional development.
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