Rethinking Soviet Museum Management in Eurasia
Museums across Eurasia, spanning Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan, have wrestled with the enduring legacy of Soviet museum management. Since the 1990s, this legacy has undergone reevaluation, embracing diverse conceptual frameworks.
Key Workshop Topics:
1. (Post)national Displays
Explore the quest for national displays in both historical and future contexts.
2. Politics of Nationalization
Examine the politics and repercussions surrounding the process of nationalization.
3. Provenance Research and Restitution
Delve into the intricacies of provenance research and restitution efforts in the region.
4. Accessibility of Archives
Discuss the accessibility of archives and their role in shaping museum narratives.
5. Contemporary Curatorial Practices
Analyze evolving curatorial practices in the contemporary museum landscape.
6. Conceptual Boundaries
Consider the application and constraints of concepts like “post-Soviet,” “epistemological violence,” and “emancipation” in knowledge production.
Workshop Details:
Date: October 30, 2023
Time: Part 1 – 1:00-3:20 p.m. CET | Part 2 – 3:30-6:00 p.m. CET
Featured Speakers:
- Kristina Bekenova: Researching the Kazakhstan Museums of the 1920s and 30s.
- Oksana Kapishnikova: Working in Kyrgyzstan Museums – Historical Research and Curatorial Practice.
- Konstantin Akinsha: Investigating Provenance of Avant-Garde Artworks in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
- Cyrill Lipatov: Odesa National Fine Arts Museum.
- Ana Lolua: Conducting Historical and Ethnographic Research at Georgian State Museum.
- Vera Dziadok: Belarusian National Arts Museum in Minsk – Creation of the Soviet Display.
Registration: Register Here
Organizer: Maria Silina Supported by: CBEES, Södertörn University, Stockholm and CELAT-UQAM, Montreal Contact: silina.mariia@uqam.ca
Note: Workshop schedule is indicated in CET.
