Introduction to Breakout Sessions by Victoria Noorthoorn

Day 1 motto: Doing Less vs. Doing Differently

Victoria Noorthoorn, member of the CIMAM Board, Content Committee, and Director of the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina, introduces these sessions, designed to situate and deepen our understanding of the paradigm shift at stake. These sessions encourage active participation by inviting delegates to engage in smaller, focused discussions.

Their purpose is to challenge ingrained assumptions and help build a shared vocabulary for imagining institutional transformation. By approaching “doing less” not as withdrawal but as recalibration, these conversations invite a shift toward the qualitative rather than the quantitative, foregrounding intention, depth, and care in cultural work.