Collecting at cultural crossroads : collection policies and approaches (2008-2012) of the Tropenmuseum

Discussion of the museum's collections, the results of recent policies of collecting, and the framework for future policies. In terms of future research and acquisition, the museum has chosen themes such as popular culture, popular art, modern art and immaterial heritage. In addition, the focus will be on the discussion around human remains, the ethics of collecting and redistributing collections, the disclosure of the photographic collections, maintenance, digital accessibility of collections, and the use of websites.