Daniel Weiss

Reading the Art World · May 30, 2023 · 41m

For the 18th episode of "Reading the Art World," host Megan Fox Kelly speaks with Daniel Weiss, author of "Why the Museum Matters" published in 2022 by Yale University Press.

"Why the Museum Matters" offers Daniel Weiss's unique perspective as both a museum leader, art historian, and cultural thinker. Reading this book leaves you newly inspired by how our museums can enrich all of us individually and expand the minds and worlds of our communities and future generations.

There is currently a moment of reckoning for many museums, in which they're asked to respond to questions about diversity…