Palestinian Museum Explores Cultural Heritage and Memory in Amman Dialogue
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The Tiraz institution and the Palestinian Museum are holding a dialogue in Amman about preserving cultural heritage and memory, moving beyond traditional museum roles to involve communities. Artist Amer Shomali will participate, discussing the responsibility of cultural institutions during crises. The event, held in Arabic, will explore how museums can actively protect heritage and empower communities to tell their own stories. It takes place at 6 PM Jordan time.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- The Tiraz institution and Palestinian Museum are co-hosting a dialogue on cultural heritage preservation in Amman.
- The event seeks to involve communities in shaping historical narratives presented by museums.
- Artist Amer Shomali, co-director of "The Wanted 18," will participate in the dialogue.
- The discussion will focus on the role of cultural institutions during crises.
- The dialogue is scheduled for 6 PM Jordan time and will be conducted in Arabic.
The "Tiraz: Widad Kawar Home for Arab Dress" institution is hosting a dialogue in collaboration with the Palestinian Museum, focusing on the preservation of cultural heritage and memory. The event aims to move beyond traditional museum practices of collecting, preserving, and displaying artifacts, to explore how communities can be involved in protecting their heritage and shaping the narratives presented. This discussion is particularly relevant in contexts where communities face fragmentation or lose access to their cultural sites and possessions.
The Palestinian Museum, located in Birzeit, works to document Palestinian history, culture, and society through exhibitions, cultural programs, research, and archival collections. Its digital projects and documentation methods aim to provide access to materials related to Palestinian history, connecting Palestinian memory with dispersed Palestinian communities.
Artist Amer Shomali, known for his work in art, culture, and institutional management, will participate. Shomali was involved in directing the documentary "The Wanted 18," which depicted a Palestinian experience during the First Intifada through the story of cows that became a symbol of popular resistance in Beit Sahour.
The dialogue will address the responsibility of cultural institutions during crises and explore ways to develop museums into active spaces for heritage protection and community engagement in historical narratives, rather than solely focusing on collection and display. The event is scheduled for 6 PM Jordan time (5 PM Palestine time) and will be held in Arabic at the Tiraz institution in Amman.