Sport and Art in Society: Closing the Gap between Separate Worlds

Abstract

Sport and art have many parallels as activities, but little overlap as cultures. As a result, pathways for strengthening individuals and communities are neglected, while fear of difference and tribalism become more entrenched. Using the case study of a museum exhibition planned to coincide with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, this paper asks: How can crossover participation and collaborative advocacy be fostered to bring the worlds of sport and art closer together?

Presenters

Britt Salvesen
Curator, Photography, Prints & Drawings, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, California, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Sporting Cultures and Identities

KEYWORDS

MUSEUMS, CULTURE, ART, IDENTITY, SOCIAL INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, YOUTH PARTICIPATION, COMMUNITY