Spaces of Commemoration and Communication

Download or read book Spaces of Commemoration and Communication written by Stefan Sonvilla-Weiss and published by transcript Verlag. This book was released on 2023-05-31 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In times of resurgence of ultra-nationalistic and xenophobic tendencies across Europe, education and awareness-raising for all age groups about the history of the Holocaust are of paramount for agency and civil engagement. Stefan Sonvilla-Weiss examines commemorative culture and its transformation towards interactive and participatory experiences through a novel form of visitor engagement at the Mauthausen memorial visiting center. This unique space from an arts-based and media research project builds on human-centered design and individual and collective experiences of contributing to a living memory culture.