New book on museum deaccessions from MIT Press
I am pleased to announce that my new book on the history of deaccessions by museums in the United States and the United Kingdom since the 18th century has finally been released by the publisher, MIT Press.
https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/deaccessioning-and-its-discontents
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0262037580/
We also look forward to upcoming presentations being planned on the subject in the Fall in San Francisco, New York, Washington DC, and London. Announcements to follow soon...
Martin Gammon
?Expert endorsements from MIT Press
“In his deeply researched study Martin Gammon squarely addresses a subject many art scholars and museum professionals shy away from. His nuanced interpretations and six very informative appendices make clear that the cultural benefits that may derive from institutional deaccessioning can be as subtle as the potential pitfalls are obvious.”
- Inge Reist, Director, Center for the History of Collecting, The Frick Collection and Frick Art Reference Library
“Museums are known for their role of preserving culture for the benefit of society. The fact that many of these institutions have taken objects from their collections and sold them or exchanged them is a surprise to many. Martin Gammon breaks new ground in this deeply researched and thoroughly original study of an important cultural phenomenon.”
- Richard Ovenden, Bodley's Librarian, Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Nationally known arts and entrepreneurship leader
6 年Congratulations Martin on your book. This is an important topic for all in the museum community.
Tax Managing Director — National Tax Office (Private Client Services) at BDO USA
6 年Martin, I am so pleased to see this. You have worked so hard for this grand and informative treatise that will no doubt become a classic for generations.? I can't wait to purchase my copy . . . and of course obtain your autograph when you are in the DC area. Bravo, my good friend!!? Well done!!?