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Kirsty von Gogh — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 17
by Brigitte Vézina, Connor Benedict Open Culture post“Opening up cultural artifacts from African organizations might change how we’re represented in online spaces” says Kirsty von Gogh from Johannesburg. She also shares how increasing production of culturally, linguistically, and contextually aware and relevant content can ensure a more representative digital space for Africans, and how open licensing increases accessibility to this content.…
Ivan Martinez — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 16
by Brigitte Vézina, Connor Benedict Open Culture post“Open Access… is an amplification of the work that these institutions do” Ivan says in this episode. He also shares what unique challenges are faced by cultural heritage institutions in Mexico which has one of the longest copyright terms in the world: 100 years plus the lifetime of the creator or author Open Culture…
Michal Čudrnák — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 15
by Brigitte Vézina, Connor Benedict Open Culture post“If you’re considering opening up, start small” says Michal Čudrnák, the Head of Digital Collections at the Slovak National Gallery. When you open up just a small part first you will see what unfolds and can learn in the process what works for your community and what they interested in and how your community…
Laksmi Sugiri — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 14
by Brigitte Vézina, Connor Benedict Open Culture postLaksmi says that “open access…makes it possible to collaborate and reconstruct cultural heritage.” In this episode we learn about cultural heritage in Indonesia and how open access has made it possible for organisations to work together and build out data sets and information about historical collections across the country. Open Culture VOICES is a series…
Shanna Hollich — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 13
by Brigitte Vézina, Connor Benedict Open Culture postShanna shares how “keeping content locked up and isolated keeps us separate from one another” so opening up collections brings people together and bridges our shared humanity, across cultures and continents. In this episode we learn about how publicly funded institutions should provide online access to the public which is funding it and held accountable…
Jessemusse Cacinda — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 12
by Brigitte Vézina, Connor Benedict Open Culture post“Open culture creates conditions for us to know ourselves, but above all to eachother.” Jessemusse shares this insight with us and talks about what open culture and open access in GLAM institutions has done for his writing work and how it has shaped his views about language representation. Open Culture has provided a way to…
Killian Downing — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 11
by Brigitte Vézina, Connor Benedict Open Culture postIn this episode Killian Downing tells us how “[Open Culture] is about inclusivity and inspiring people and involving them more deeply…” in stories through digital cultural heritage. He is passionate about creating community and engagement through digital cultural heritage initiatives. Open Culture VOICES is a series of short videos that highlight the benefits and barriers…
State of the Commons 2022
pageOur Mission Creative Commons is an international nonprofit organization that empowers people to grow and sustain the thriving commons of shared knowledge and culture that we need to address the world’s most pressing challenges and create a brighter future for all. Together with our global community and multiple partners, we build capacity and infrastructure, we…
Sandra Soster — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 10
by Brigitte Vézina, Connor Benedict Open Culture postSandra notes that “the collections being present online, helps to reduce theft of works of art.” When the information about collection is available to the public then the public will also help to recover works that are sold on marketplaces illegally. Sandra shares insights about working with Open GLAM in Brazil, in museums, and other…
Nkem E. Osuigwe — Open Culture VOICES, Season 2 Episode 9
by Brigitte Vézina, Connor Benedict Open Culture post“When the culture of openness is part of society it helps knowledge to grow” is what Nkem says to introduce her perspective on Open Culture. In this episode we learn about how the walls around culture discourage growth and discovery and how opening up knowledge and culture encourages inclusivity and fosters growth. Open Culture VOICES…