The Troy Museum in Turkey has launched a contemporary art exhibit, Emanet, showcasing the work of artist Vuslat alongside ancient artefacts. This initiative reflects a shift in museology, aiming to engage younger generations by combining contemporary art with archaeological displays. Director Rüstem Aslan emphasizes the need for innovative storytelling methods for Troy's ancient history. The museum, recognized for its design and narrative focus, is part of Turkey's broader strategy to repatriate cultural artifacts and enhance the country's archaeological heritage, marking a new chapter in how historical narratives are communicated.
Troy is a very iconic place, and its 4,000-year-old story should be told in different ways. We can no longer rely solely on exhibiting artefacts to explain archaeology.
Contemporary art in an archaeology museum is a step in the transformation museology needs to undergo to establish a relationship with the next generation.
The Troy Museum has received commendations from the European Museum Forum and the European Museum Academy for its narrative approach and innovative design.
Turkey has opened or rehabilitated nearly a half-dozen archaeology museums in the past decade, as part of a national strategy to strengthen government efforts to repatriate objects.
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