The People's Show: A Critical Analysis
The 1990s heralded a new form of museum exhibition: "The People's Show." A light-hearted celebration of popular culture, the concept has had phenomenal success throughout the United Kingdom. Beneath the humour, however, are more complex and radical agendas relating to cultural rights....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Ubiquity Press
1996-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Conservation and Museum Studies |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jcms-journal.com/articles/3 |
| Summary: | The 1990s heralded a new form of museum exhibition: "The People's Show." A light-hearted celebration of popular culture, the concept has had phenomenal success throughout the United Kingdom. Beneath the humour, however, are more complex and radical agendas relating to cultural rights. The paper explores the issues associated with the rise and possible wane of this museum-based popular cultural phenomenon. |
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| ISSN: | 2049-4572 1364-0429 |