Former Agency for Cultural Affairs Commissioner Sounds Alarm on "Leaps in Logic" and "Impact on Regions." What are the Problems with the "Revenue Quotas" Imposed on National Museums and Art Museums?
Former Agency for Cultural Affairs Commissioner Masanori Aoyagi warns about revenue quotas imposed on national museums and art museums.Summary
Masanori Aoyagi, former Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and Chairman of Tama Art University, has raised concerns about the new medium-term objectives set by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology for national museums and art museums, which mandate an increase in self-generated revenue. Aoyagi argues that these objectives prioritize economic logic over the intrinsic value of cultural institutions, citing the emphasis on numerical targets and the potential introduction of a "dual pricing" system. He believes that the focus should be on the content of museum activities, such as collection, preservation, research, and societal contribution, rather than on easily quantifiable metrics that may not capture the true essence of cultural value.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)