Master of Museum Studies In the present world, the digital marketing space has penetrated various sectors, and museums and art galleries are no exception. Different museums and art galleries are slowly making use of digital experiences to market to the digitally-oriented younger generation. This was after the discovery that a majority of museums were not in sync with the values and interests of the millennials and generation Z individuals. Museums and art galleries that have incorporated digital experiences in their operations are currently thriving and will continue to do so if more advanced and user-friendly technologies will continue to be used. Museums are fast adapting to the modern technological era, and they are collecting and analyzing data, which they are using to make better and informed decisions, including gaining insights into marketing what they offer. Pursuing a Master of Museum Studies will help me gain comprehensive knowledge and further enhance my forward-thinking capacity in the current rapidly changing modern information era. My on-site experience has prepared me well for this program by imparting me with vital skills necessary for thriving…

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Introduction As at the end of 1813, a number of men commenced the subscription towards the establishment of reading rooms in Philadelphia. The name Athenaeum was chosen as it referred to the Greek goddess of wisdom and learning. Given the increase in the number of subscribers and visitors of the Philosophical Hall, the society deemed it apt to have its building and this resulted in the idea of constructing the Athenaeum to house the society and the library. John Notman won the architectural competition that was held to select the best architect to design and construct the building. The Athenaeum was built in 1845 using the Italianate Renaissance Revival style. To this day, the Athenaeum still serve the intent and purposes it was built for, creation and dissemination of information. The Athenaeum was mainly established in the year 1845 with the objective of collecting various materials that were related to both the history and antiquities of the United States, as well as the essential art, over and above the objective of disseminating important knowledge for the…

Haunted places in Pondicherry Pondicherry is a beautiful city. It comes under the seven Union Territories of India. Pondicherry has lovely French colonization. The city is divided into two mainstream lands that refer to the white or french colony, and the other one is the Tamil region. The place is located near the borders of Tamil Nadu. Pondicherry has been a popular destination for tourists because of the seaside views, beautiful exposure to nature and it’s rich French history. The place crawls with the taste of sea salt and fresh air. The history of Pondicherry is closely related to the export-import business and war. The all-time glowing and beautiful city of Pondicherry also has loads of spooky places that are spine chilling. Haunted places can make even courageous people afraid.   Some haunted places in Pondicherry: The House next to the Pondicherry Museum: There is a house located along the side of the Pondicherry museum with ghostly stories stirring the fear among the people. This place has been abandoned since a heart tearing event occurred here. There was reported a…

Stanford Memorial Church Introduction             The Stanford Memorial Church strategically stands at the center of California’s Stanford University. The church was the masterpiece plan of Jane and Leland Stanford. However, when Leland died in 1983, Jane decided to construct the church in memory of her husband. Due to financial constraints and legal lawsuits, the construction was delayed for several years. In 1899, the church’s construction commenced, and it was completed in 1903. This paper will provide an analysis of the work by detailing the materials used in its construction, the architecture’s input, how it compares to the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, its acceptability as well as the impact that the 1906 and 1989 earthquakes had on its structure. Discussion             Identifying the work             The Stanford Memorial Church was designed by Charles Allerton Coolidge. The structure was constructed during the American Renaissance. More specifically, the church’s groundbreaking took place in May 1889. However, its construction did not begin until January 1900. On January 25th, 1903, the church was finally dedicated after almost one year of delay (Stanford University 4). The Church’s…

CORONA VIRUS IMPACT ON TOURISM TO JAPAN Abstract In late 2019, China detected a strange respiratory infection, namely coronavirus (COVID-19), with a faster rate of transmission than previous cases. The report explores the impacts of this outbreak on the Japanese tourism sector through the theory of risk perception. Besides, the role of traveler and contact on disease outbreaks and the effect of tourism risks on destination image are part of the literature that direct this study. Through the seven-step model, the report analyses the coronavirus situation identifies its problem within tourism, find possible solutions, choose the most appropriate strategy, and recommend its implementation. All these objectives are achieved through a systematic review of relevant pieces of research that have been published in 2020. The rest of the paper is arranged into introduction, research objectives, literature review, methodology, findings, discussion, conclusion, and recommendations. Introduction The global tourism market has grown expeditiously after the world recovered from the 2008 economic crisis. Besides, new markets have emerged in different parts of the world. The tourism industry is among the most profitable sectors across…

Cultural Experience:The Sanctuary of Truth, Thailand I had one of the best experiences in the Sanctuary of Truth. The locals call it Prasat Sajja Tham. It is a construction of religious ethnicity located in Pattaya, Thailand. The building is built entirely on wood and has sculptures that present the Buddhist and Hindu themes. I visited the museum with a group of friends. We had not booked ourselves a tour guide, but we were lucky to join a group that was guided by a worker of the museum. His name was Chaiya. Chaiya said that the temple reflected Buddhism, which is the main religion in Thailand. However, some Indian and Chinese culture can be depicted.  The temple is built using Thai architecture, which was used in the Ayutthaya period. The decorative carvings were impeccable. Chaiyae said that the sculptures told the mythological stories that are told in the stories of the eastern religions. One of these sculptures was called the sun, which he said was a symbolism for the victory of good over evil. Each inch of the building is sculptured;…

armed conflicts that the United Nations has been involved in Part 1 United Nations is one of the essential organizations in the world. This is because it provides a common point of control in the world and a sense of belonging where countries feel bound together. The United Nations plays several roles: one, it ensures that the world is at peace by acting as a mediator among warring nations, protects human rights, and serves as a symbol of international unity. The World Health Organization (WHO) is one of the organizations within the United Nations. The primary role of WHO is to monitor the world’s health status by promoting the sharing of information, research, and enforcing international health norms. In the recent past, WHO has been active in Southeast Asia in an attempt to study and control the outbreak of the Corona Virus in China. One of the ways that they have been active is in the process of quarantining the most affected public areas in Wuhan, such as public transport, schools, and shopping malls. It can be argued that these…

Common Stages of a Breakup & What You Can Expect There comes a stage in every relationship when keeping it real goes all wrong. Some relationships weather this storm, but others come to an end. Now all breakups are different, but the key to surviving a breakup is accepting that going crazy for the next few months of your life is part of the healing process.   So, have you recently been blindsided by the phrase “we aren’t right for each other,” or “I don’t love you anymore?” Breakups are never easy, but the aftermath usually falls into 5 stages. Now, these five stages after a breakup differ for women and men. Here’s a look:   Stages of a breakup for women Pain Okay, go ahead and grab your tissues and cry lovelies, the first stage of a breakup is pretty standard and maybe the easiest part. You can do it alone, with a friend, at work, or just burst into tears randomly. Psychologists say crying is not a sign of weakness, but rather a cathartic experience.   The length…

 Evolution of Marketing in China in Times of Social Media; A Weibo And TikTok Case Study 1.0       CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Social media in marketing is a crucial element in the development of a country. Most developed countries boast of vast and modern social media in marketing as compared to the less developed country (LDC). China has proven to become an economic giant in recent years in terms of trade, which is mainly due to the enormous investment in the business. This, in return, has allowed China to compete domestically and internationally, creating a global mark (Ellis, 2009). This has led to poverty reduction, provision of employment, food security, and income distribution. There have been various programs put in place since the 1990s to spur economic growth and reduce poverty through improved transportation, and this has risen over the years. The government of China has incorporated both quantity and quality social media in marketing (Chiu, C., Lin, D. & Silverman, 2012). Increased investment in irrigation and water conservation program. The success of china economy in terms of industrialization can be aggravated…

                                                        Research Question           How effective is the imagery and symbolism in Audrey Flack’s Macarena of Miracles? “Audrey Flack | Macarena of Miracles | The Met.” The Metropolitan Museum of Art, www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/482024. Accessed 23 Mar. 2020. The Metropolitan Museum of Art website provides information about not only the current, upcoming and even the past exhibitions but also contains information about the Met collection, online features, and publications of the various pieces of art. It lists the object details about Macarena of Miracles and its exhibition history. Macarena of Miracles is an oil on canvas painting by an American artist Audrey Fleck painted in 1971. Baskind, Samantha. “Everybody thought I was Catholic”: Audrey Fleck’s Jewish Identity.” American Art, vol. 23, no. 1, 2009, pp. 104-115. This journal article studies Audrey Fleck’s works in a Jewish context and corrects the one-dimensional appreciation of her works as feminist representations by showing how is influenced by her Jewish religion and cultural heritage. For instance, she focuses on beauty and feminine portraits such as Mary mother of Jesus. Flack was deeply moved by Luisa Roldan’s Macarena Esperanza sculpture at Basilica de la…