Outgoing International Council of Museums (ICOM) President Emma Nardi is wrapping up her tenure with a rallying cry: museums must adapt or risk becoming relics. Ahead of International Museum Day (May 18), Nardi sat down with CGTN at Rome’s historic Braschi Palace to reflect on her mission to transform museums into bridges connecting global communities 🎭.
'Museums aren’t just about ancient statues gathering dust,' Nardi said, channeling the energy of a TikTok influencer explaining history to Gen Z. 'They’re living spaces that should mirror today’s challenges—from climate change to digital revolutions.' This year’s theme, Museums for Education and Research, pushes institutions to embrace tech 📱, prioritize inclusivity 🌈, and tackle social issues head-on.
Nardi’s legacy? Leading ICOM through a pandemic-era reinvention, where virtual exhibits became as common as influencer merch drops. Her advice for successors? 'Listen to young voices—they’re the curators of tomorrow.'
