Museums should honor the everyday, not just the extraordinary

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December 21, 2018 Today's TED Talk Museums should honor the everyday, not just the extraordinary 12:19 minutes · TEDWomen 2018 Who deserves to be in a museum? For too long, the answer has been "the extraordinary" -- those aspirational historymakers who inspire us with their successes. But those stories are limiting, says museum curator Ariana Curtis. In a visionary talk, she imagines how museums can more accurately represent history by honoring the lives of people both extraordinary and everyday, prominent and hidden -- and amplify diverse perspectives that should have always been included. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How art shapes conversation Powerful art makes people talk. These TED Talks bring context and nuanced perspectives to subjects surrounding history, race, socioeconomics and more. Watch » 13 talks · Total run time 1:52:02 New ON IDEAS.TED.COM Meet perovskite, the mystery mineral that could transform our solar energy future Someday, solar panels may be light and cheap enough that they could be hung on a clothesline, thanks to a synthetic mineral called perovskite. Physicist Sam Stranks explains the solar-powered science and the challenges that stand in its way. Read more »   Download the TED app

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