Inclusive representation and systematical diversification is prevented by the gatekeeping of permanent collections of contemporary art musea, which are defined by their underlying power structures, based on an ideology intertwined with discrimination.

Introduction

White Cube is a conversation starter about diversity – and more precisely the lack there of – in the art world, focussing on institutes permanent collections. Over the last few years we have seen a rise of temporary exhibitions of more diverse artists. However, this doesn’t translate into structural change. Diversity and representation is seen as a trend, something you can only commit to short-term. This creates a progressive veneer, a cosmetic performance even, that hides underlying conflicts regarding systematic oppression.
      In White Cube the temporality of diversity is highlighted by translating it in a literal manner through restricting the

accessibility to the exhibitions in an exaggerated manner. Daily, a different exhibition takes place by a different curator. However, these exhibitions are only available for 15 minutes a day. To transform the temporary show of diversity in to something more permanent, the visitor is able to print a physical translation of the exhibition in the form of a poster. By means, performing an act of archiving, while simultaneously creating a personal, permanent collection. Additionally, visitors can create a zine containing more information about diversity in the art world and the forces that uphold the discriminatory and oppressive system.

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01 Professional Ideologies and Patterns of 'Gatekeeping': Evaluation and Judgment Within Two Art Worlds. Liah Greenfeld
02 Who Keeps the Gate? Digital Gatekeeping in New Media Karolina Pałka-Suchojad
03 The Gatekeepers and Tastemakers Who Decide What We Call “Art” Kyung An & Jessica Cerasi
04 A Reconsideration of Power Structures in the Art Community Matt Stromberg
05 As Museums Desperately Try to Diversify Their Collections, They Now Face Another Problem: How to Pay for It in a Financial Crisis Naomi Rea & Eileen Kinsella
06 Diversity in the Art World: Where are we at now and what's being done? JR Atkinson
07 Artists in 18 Major US Museums Are 85% White and 87% Male, Study Says Hakim Bishara
08 LGBTQ Art and Artists Tara Burk
09 African American Artists Are More Visible Than Ever. So Why Are Museums Giving Them Short Shrift? Julia Halperin & Charlotte Burns
10 Why Is Work by Female Artists Still Valued Less Than Work by Male Artists? Taylor Whitten Brown
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