5/21/2023 0 Comments Ivory by Keith Somerville![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() This article explores the potential of ivory artworks as educational ambassadors, as well as the international reach of museums to target demographics in key ivory consumer regions such as South East Asia, and the ethical obligations of museums with ivory collections to participate in conservation education. This prompts us to suggest an alternative to the destruction of museum ivory: that art museums with ivory collections take on the challenge and responsibility of imparting powerful conservation messages. But analysis of media reactions to the parallel strategy of burning modern ivory stockpiles may offer insight to the likely effectiveness of that course of action in museums: such burns have seemingly fallen short in sending a clear and enduring message to the intended demographics-be this consumers, dealers, poachers or traffickers. ![]() Ivory in art museum collections has been a contentious topic during recent years, with some parties calling for its destruction. ![]()
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