Dan Weiss, A Museum for the 21st Century

Weiss weighs in on the future of the museum and on the debate over the role of art – from ancient works housed in the museum to Civil War monuments – informing our history versus honoring it. A former college president, he also adds his perspectives on the importance of healthy public debate, both on campus and across society.

On the relationship between art and history: “My greatest concern is that we are increasingly moving as a society away from having the capacity for meaningful disagreement and discussion.”

On the campus free speech debate: “Good learning takes place explicitly when people are uncomfortable.”

On transforming the museum for the 21st century: “It's important to start with who we are and what makes us distinctive in how we contribute to the world.”