26/10/2025
Rethinking the Museum for Climate Extremes
Art Jameel is reshaping museum practices to address climate challenges unique to the Middle East. By developing locally informed guidelines for commissioning, displaying, and conserving art in extreme climates, they aim to replace Eurocentric protocols with context-specific solutions.
Their Sustainability Charter integrates environmental awareness into every aspect of their operations, from architecture to programming. Initiatives include the use of sustainable materials like datecrete and mycelium-based composites, and the creation of coral regeneration structures to support marine biodiversity. Through these efforts, Art Jameel is leading a movement towards more resilient and contextually relevant museum practices.
Read the full article online to discover how Art Jameel is rethinking museums for climate extremes in practice.
When Art Jameel convened a meeting of museums based in the Middle East, they discovered that there were no guidelines on commissioning, displaying, and conserving art in extreme climate conditions. Institutions facing the brunt of the climate crisis were having to work with Eurocentric protocols tha...
