In Defense Of Deaccessioning Art: The Rules For Museums Need To Change

Michael DeMarsche and Bob Ekelund: "We believe that the position against deaccessioning has become increasingly untenable, given increasing storage costs and the decreasing likelihood that a large portion of great art will rarely, if ever, be shown." (Most art museums have only a small minority of their holdings on display.) "This regulation also restricts necessary mission changes and financial preparation for an uncertain future. We propose an update to the [American Alliance of Museums'] current position, one that would give museums the flexibility and autonomy to refine and hone their collections, while ensuring they have the resources needed to best serve their communities."

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