Listen "6. Paul Collins: Displaying the ancient Middle East in the 21st century"
Episode Synopsis
Paul explains the thinking behind traditional displays. He then guides us through the new displays at the Ashmolean. What is he doing differently? What does the future of display look like?2:09 traditional displays4:55 the role of aesthetics8:14 temporary exhibitions versus permanent displays12:53 flexible displays17:37 catering for senses other than sight21:47 technology24:18 terminology25:51 Owning the Past: from Mesopotamia to Iraq28:32 new galleries at the Ashmolean37:41 skill-sharing with Iraqi colleagues39:39 how to follow Paul’s workAshmolean for All blog: https://ashmoleanforall.blog/ Nahrein Networks: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/nahrein/BISI: http://www.bisi.ac.uk/ Paul’s Twitter : https://twitter.com/P_T_Collins Music by Ruba Hillawi Website: http://wedgepod.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WedgePod Email: [email protected] Twitter: @wedge_pod Patreon: http://Patreon.com/WedgePod
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