Catalog - 20 Years: Acquisitions of the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac

Description

This exhibition catalog offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the acquisition policy of the Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac.

Through the eyes of a dozen curators and museum professionals, the book traces the development of the collections from 1998-even before the museum's inauguration in 2006-to the present day. Illustrated with nearly 500 works, it reveals the richness and diversity of the acquisitions that have shaped the museum's identity.

Beyond presenting the pieces, the book highlights the often-invisible steps that precede their exhibition: research, appraisal, acquisition, and the development of associated knowledge. It also underscores the central role of the curator in building and sharing the collections.

An essential work that unveils the museum's inner workings and recounts, from the inside, the birth of a unique cultural heritage.