Global Cities, In Third World Countries: Mexico City’s Two New Museums - Couverture souple

Avila Abud, Sarabeth

 
9783846545119: Global Cities, In Third World Countries: Mexico City’s Two New Museums
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 3846545112 ISBN 13 : 9783846545119
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

In the midst of recent globalization, where networks have steadily become more and more interconnected, and the exchange of information faster than ever, the idea of high art museums as commodified attraction is increasingly prevalent. Two mega collectors are opening their own private museums. Carlos Slim Helu, inaugurated a striking torqued aluminum tower to house his old masters and Rodins. Eugenio Lopez Alonso, is designing a new space, next to Slim Helu's, to transplant his contemporary art collection from the grounds of the company’s factory. Both museums, built with modern designs and located in the heart of the city will give Mexico City a fresh look. How will these two new museums affect or engage in the political and economic transformations associated with the establishment of a neoliberal government, and reposition Mexico City on the cultural map? The present investigation explores Mexico City and Istanbul (as a case study), two cities mostly known for their anthropological cities and ancient cultures that lately are adopting high art as part of a global cities formula. Mexico City and Istanbul are in the class of global cities without influence and privileges.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In the midst of recent globalization, where networks have steadily become more and more interconnected, and the exchange of information faster than ever, the idea of high art museums as commodified attraction is increasingly prevalent. Two mega collectors are opening their own private museums. Carlos Slim Helu, inaugurated a striking torqued aluminum tower to house his old masters and Rodins. Eugenio Lopez Alonso, is designing a new space, next to Slim Helu's, to transplant his contemporary art collection from the grounds of the company’s factory. Both museums, built with modern designs and located in the heart of the city will give Mexico City a fresh look. How will these two new museums affect or engage in the political and economic transformations associated with the establishment of a neoliberal government, and reposition Mexico City on the cultural map? The present investigation explores Mexico City and Istanbul (as a case study), two cities mostly known for their anthropological cities and ancient cultures that lately are adopting high art as part of a global cities formula. Mexico City and Istanbul are in the class of global cities without influence and privileges.

Biographie de l'auteur

Sarabeth has a bachelor in Business Administration by ITAM (Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México) and a master degree in Arts Administration and Policy by SAIC (The School of the Art Institute of Chicago). Her professional development started in the business area, however her interests changed toward the artistic and cultural realm.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3846545112
ISBN 13 
9783846545119
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
64
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