From imperial museum to communication centre?
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- 7 ore di lettura
U. Lehmkuhl presents a welcoming address, followed by an introduction by the editors. The text explores dialogues between Egypt and Berlin, starting with I. Abdulfattah's examination of antiquities museums and their role in shaping Egyptian cultural identity. O. Abdel Meguid discusses the intersection of museums, culture, and sustainable development, while N. Tomoum highlights the Coptic Museum in Old Cairo as a representation of Egypt’s Christian heritage. S. Kamel reflects on the challenges of developing exhibitions and audience engagement in contemporary museums. C. Gerbich questions the communication between Egyptian museums and their visitors, and S. Weber addresses the role of the Museum of Islamic Art in preserving collective memory and cultural storage. The dialogue shifts to North America, where S. Inglis explores the concept of the "Other" and its implications. M. Wheeler presents the Navajo Nation Museum's unique approach to researching and presenting culture, followed by P. Bolz's reflection on the categorization of Native American art. R. Hatoum discusses the concept of musealizing dialogue. In the Indian context, K. Kumar Chakravarty introduces the Living Museum Movement, while G. Devy offers insights on the Museum of Voice. V. Bhatt shares biographical memories related to the Museum of Mankind. K. Kumar Chakravarty also addresses the complexities of collecting and documenting indigenous cultures, and L.-C. Koc
