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Taxonomy, Ontology and Controlled Vocabulary in Cultural Heritage Cataloging: Conceptual Foundations, Practical Applications and Decolonial Perspectives

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The systematic organization of knowledge derived from artistic and cultural objects constitutes both an epistemological and practical challenge of considerable complexity. These challenges are not merely technical; they are deeply entangled with political, cultural, and ideological dimensions. In the contemporary context of museological collection management, three foundational concepts emerge as structural pillars: taxonomy, ontology, and […]

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🇫🇷 La Monétisation de la Culture : Une Critique du Monopoly du Musée d’Orsay

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Félicitations au Musée d’Orsay ! Dans un coup de “génie” commercial, le prestigieux musée parisien a enfin révélé sa véritable vocation en lançant une édition spéciale du Monopoly. Qui aurait pu imaginer meilleur hommage aux œuvres de Van Gogh, Monet et Degas que de les transformer en propriétés négociables sur un plateau de jeu ?

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The Decolonial Museum: Concept, Curatorship, and Public Participation

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Museums have historically played a central role in shaping cultural narratives and preserving heritage. However, many of them are deeply rooted in colonial structures that have marginalized and silenced certain social groups. The decolonial museum establishes itself as a space that questions these practices and seeks to transform cultural institutions, making them more inclusive and

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