Integrity in a museum can be defined as upholding ethics, respect, honesty, neutrality, inclusivity, transparency, and accountability through all phases of its work. This applies to the staff, visitors, and the broader community, as well as to the museum’s surroundings. Integrity also encompasses the accurate representation of exhibited objects and narratives, respecting the past while existing in the present, and providing guidance for the future.
Ibrahim Albalushi, 2024
I often found myself wandering through museums across the cities I used to live or travel in, indulging in the culture and arts akin to reading open poetry. Later it wasn’t until I started working in the museum field, that I thoroughly enjoyed the process of creating this open display of poetry in sharing art and culture. Yet, it was only until the wonderful SAWA experience that I got to understand and read between the lines of poems; what lies hidden between every letter.
Integrity, I believe, is the honest aim of pursuing truth in its fullest form. While each truth varies depending on perspectives and gaps of our knowledge, integrity requires us to honour these differences and setbacks within our storytelling