The (historical) meaning, demonstration of and debate about the First World War varies among the European remembrance and education scene. National perspectives and military history prevail. Discussions and reflections of the First World War still are of minor importance in Germany. Microhistorical, transnational or multiperspectival approaches with links to current historical-political debates are often missing. Subsumption into the European context rarely take place.
In the workshop, you will deal with different European perspectives and will debate the historic relevance of the First World War for the European development process. The aim is to create a concept, which can be a model, an accessory thematic conception as well as some initial mood boards or online dummies, for a real or virtual place of remembrance. You will create an exhibition draft - the so-called ’House of Peace’ - that captures different European perspectives and creates a new access to history and the political relevance of the First World War.
During the workshop, we will discuss where this ‘House of Peace’ could be located and what its full name could be. What type of architecture could be employed and does the place have to come into real life? Could it also be merely virtual, being international at the same time? Which are the topics of the house and of which kind could the (online) access be?
One further central topic will be the combination of sources and material, keeping in mind museum educational aspects and the future-oriented debate. This workshop will be guided and moderated by an architect, a museum educational officer and a web developer. The workshop might be divided into an artistic and a thematic group.
Creative and/or museum educational experiences are appreciated, but not prerequisite to attend the workshop. You should, however, have an interest in museums, exhibition and possibly architecture.
Workshop speakers:
Kaja Wesner, Kooperative Berlin, Externer Link: www.kooperative-berlin.de
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