The Role of Museums in our Changing Society

Friday, January 17
10:00 a.m.
Speakers: Vincent Poussou, GrandPalais
MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater

Join us for an insightful lecture by Vincent Poussou, former Director of Audiences at three major Parisian cultural institutions: Centre Pompidou, Parc de la Villette, and the Grand Palais. Drawing from decades of experience, Poussou will explore how cultural institutions can meaningfully engage diverse audiences while addressing pressing social issues. Poussou will share concrete examples of successful initiatives, including specialized spaces for different age groups, digital innovations, and mobile museum projects that have expanded access beyond Paris. The lecture will conclude with insights into the future of cultural institutions in our rapidly evolving global landscape.

Essential for cultural professionals, educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of arts, society, and audience engagement.

Please note, this lecture is in-person only and held at the state-of-the-art MOPA@SDMA Joan and Irwin Jacobs Theater in Balboa Park.

$10 members and students | $15 seniors and military | $20 nonmembers

Note, Guest Lecture Series pricing available. Please call 619.696.1935 to inquire.

This lecture is presented as a part of the Guest Lecture Series, which offers a platform for renowned scholars and experts from the art world to share their insights and knowledge on topics related to art history, art theory, and
the museum's collections.

Sponsored by The San Diego Museum of Art Docent Council.

Featured: Art installation by Colombian artist Diana Velásquez at Grand Palais, Paris