How can museum education foster creativity, both for onsite visitors in our galleries and for the digital age? Examining the history of museum education reveals that we may build upon the values of the progressive education movement to inspire our practice and reinvigorate our strategic thinking about future programming and new initiatives."
Bio
Wendy Woon
Wendy Woon is the Edward John Noble Deputy Director for Education at The Museum of Modern Art.
As part of his philosophy that "art is human necessity," Victor D'Amico created the Children's Art Carnival, an immersive museum experience meant to take each child on a journey of creativity and learning.
Museum in New York City, the world's most comprehensive collection of U.S. and European art from the late 19th century to the present. It was founded in 1929 by a group of private collectors. The original building on 53rd St. opened in 1939; a later addition and sculpture garden were designed by Philip Johnson (1953). A condominium tower and western wing, doubling the exhibition space, were completed in 1984. Its collections of Cubist, Surrealist, and Abstract Expressionist paintings are extensive; other holdings include sculpture, graphic arts, industrial design, architecture, photography, and film. Through its permanent collections, exhibitions, and many publications, it exerts a strong influence on public taste and artistic production.