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Selena McGonnell

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Selena McGonnell is a historian and museologist based in the United States. With a master’s degree in museum studies from the University of Glasgow and a bachelor’s degree in history with a focus on British medieval history, her professional work centers on collections management, accessibility, and ethical museum practices. Her research interests are focused on antiquities trafficking and art crime, collections of colonial contexts, provenance, British history, and decolonization in museum work. In her spare time, she enjoys learning languages, running, and visiting countries and their museums.

Education:University of Glasgow, 2019MSc Museum StudiesAppalachian State University, 2015BA HistoryExpertise:
Decolonization methodologies
History of Collecting and Collections
Museums
Provenance research
British History
Cultural Heritage Restitution and Repatriation
Museology
Member since: Jan 22, 2021Location: United StatesPublished posts: 4

Articles by Selena McGonnell

Decolonization through 5 Groundbreaking Oceania Exhibitions
Decolonization through 5 Groundbreaking Oceania Exhibitions

Oceania exhibitions have made a significant difference, brought international attention to Pacific Island arts and identity, and changed how treasures are displayed and interpreted for the public.

Addressing Social Injustices: The Future of Museums Post-Pandemic
Addressing Social Injustices: The Future of Museums Post-Pandemic

The future of museums relies on an examination of what museums mean to their audiences during this period of addressing social unrest and a global pandemic.

10 Prominent Female Art Collectors of the 20th Century
10 Prominent Female Art Collectors of the 20th Century

Women have played key roles in shaping art history through collecting and patronage. Here are ten art collectors who made a name for themselves within the art historical narrative.