Together and Apart in Shared Sacred Sites: The Intermediary Role of the Museum in an Era of Religious Conflicts

Abstract

Thessaloniki Museum of Photography hosted the exhibition Shared Sacred Sites (23/9/2017 – 16/02/2018). The exhibition depicted shared sacred sites by the three monotheistic religions in the Balkans and the Mediterranean at the same time that the refugee crisis in Greece led to incidents against Muslims. As the theme of religion is a broad and controversial issue, the interpretational programs and activities that framed the exhibition had to face the religious prejudices and prejudices against religion. The Museum became the intermediary place of open dialogue in an attempt to conciliate religious dispute and promote diversity.

Presenters

Maria Kokorotskou

Details

Presentation Type

Virtual Poster

Theme

Religious Commonalities and Differences

KEYWORDS

Museum, Education, Diversity

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