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“We don't intend to always keep this necessarily African oriented. Originally I had hoped to have African American Indian of this area, and the Appalachian of this area, but at the same time, just as we have the Haitian room, we will always have room for another exhibit.” quote by Katherine Dunham
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“We don't intend to always keep this necessarily African oriented. Originally I had hoped to have African American Indian of this area, and the Appalachian of this area, but at the same time, just as we have the Haitian room, we will always have room for another exhibit.”

Katherine Dunham

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She expresses a flexible curatorial approach, aiming to include diverse cultural exhibits while acknowledging current limitations.

In simple terms: She wants to include many cultures but is limited now.

Key Takeaway

Plan inclusive, adaptable exhibits.

Themes

inclusion curation diversity flexibility

Mood

thoughtful pragmatic

Type

strategic reflective

When to use this quote

  • museum programming
  • community outreach
  • future exhibit design

Key Concepts

cultural representation exhibit planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can museums expand inclusivity without overextending?
  • What criteria guide exhibit selection?
A Different Perspective

Balancing representation with resources can be challenging.

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