ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book recognises the demanding landscape within which heritage institutions operate, but seeks to position and respond to the more accommodating, adventurous and playful spirit which is found at the heart of an increasing proportion of museum practice. It discusses the conceptual framework is provided in an appraisal of Lawrence Lessig's notion of remix, Walter Benjamin's work on aura and Claude Lvi-Strauss' concept of bricolage. The book presents an overview of literature that can help us think through the issues inherent to remix. Digital remixing has been the object of high profile and punitive legal action based on copyright law. The legal backlash against popular practices of remix has helped fuel an organized oppositional response to what is seen as unacceptable levels of constraint against the public use of cultural material.
