Outgoing Dresden Museum Director Calls for Greater International Collaboration in Cultural Institutions

Marion Ackermann emphasizes the need for museums to embrace global connections and adapt to ethical, educational, and digital challenges.

Marion Ackermann, stepping down as General Director of the Dresden State Art Collections, urges German museums to foster international relationships, even with nations under challenging political systems.
Ackermann highlights the importance of museums acting as cultural ambassadors, preserving and sharing centuries-old collections through global collaboration.
She stresses the need for museums to adapt to ongoing transformations, including addressing ethical concerns, integrating digital art, and enhancing educational roles.
Ackermann advocates for a unified ethical framework within museums, developed through democratic processes and continuous dialogue among staff.
She envisions museums as dynamic archives, emphasizing research and the discovery of lesser-known stories, as exemplified by Dresden's recently opened Archive of Avant-Gardes.