Salient Points taken from different speakers at different intervals at the Future of Islamic Art Museums & Galleries, Celebrating Diversity & Inclusivity talk:
Discussion Point #1: A museum is a mirror of life. Going to the museum is a personal and subjective life experience: some will be excited and stimulated while some will be bored. Evidently, everyone has seen a digital reproduction of the most famous panting — Mona Lisa. Ultimately, the physical experience is visceral and cannot be replaced by the digital experience. You cannot impose this on people, exploring a museum is a transcendental experience.