Topic, Curation, and the Public: Discussions and Reflections on Museum Exhibitions

Taking exhibitions such as This is the Shang and Prosperity and Sustainability: An Exhibition of the History and Culture of Beijing and the Grand Canal as examples, the interview discusses how museum exhibitions are curated, how museums serve the public, and how they can drive urban development. The interview outlines the key themes of the two exhibitions, arguing that museums should employ diverse methods to disseminate knowledge of history, archaeology, and cultural relics to the public, thereby offering richer cultural experiences. Concurrently, museums must utilise varied display techniques and pay meticulous attention to the details of public cultural services, enabling visitors to perceive the human touch within museum spaces. Museum enterprises are public endeavours; museum professionals should foster better communication between museums and the public, encouraging more people to develop an appreciation for museums.