This unique conference, Musuems After Modernism, organized by York University and co-sponsored by the Centre for Cultural Analysis, Theory and History, Leeds University, will bring together key figures in the museum and gallery world including artists, museum professionals, independent curators and academics. It will take place in Toronto between April 25 and April 28 at the Harbourfront Studio Theatre. Musuems After Modernism will focus on the work of artists, independent curators, museum practitioners and scholars who are engaged in innovative work in this field from Canada, the U.S. and Europe. Themes that will be addressed include the rethinking of the relationship between museums and audiences, the role of the collections-based institution in contemporary society, and the capacity of the institution to address issues of representation, including First Nations and culturally diverse production and art forms that have not been easily integrated into the gallery setting. The conference is intended to address: * the need for sharing current experience, * the need to broaden the policy discussion and for practice to be more inclusive, * the need to assess current learnings and to find means to shape new strategies based on those learnings. There will be an opening key note address by the artist Mary Kelly. Griselda Pollock, whose research embraces the themes of the conference, will give the closing address. The sessions have been designed to include current practice and research, a variety of perspectives, and the opportunity for discussion among creators, museum practitioners and academics. For more information please visit our website.