Craig Murray: Living with the Troubles - A Curator's Experience

In this conversation, Gareth Mulvenna and Sam McIlwaine chat to Imperial War Museum curator Craig Murray about the 2023 exhibition Living With the Troubles. They explore the complexities of exhibiting such a sensitive topic, the importance of including diverse voices, and the challenges of educating the English public about Northern Ireland's history. The discussion also touches on the role of sensory experiences in museums and the delicate balance between impactful storytelling and tastefulness in exhibitions.

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Troubles Exhibition
03:11 Understanding the Complexity of The Troubles
06:03 Voices from the Past: Gathering Testimonies
09:09 Navigating Sensitivity in Historical Narratives
12:14 The Role of Objects in Exhibitions
15:11 The Impact of The Troubles on England
18:08 Challenges in Teaching History
20:50 The Power of Sensory Experiences in Museums
24:04 Balancing Impact and Tastefulness in Exhibitions
26:54 Future of the Exhibition and Its Reach
29:58 Concluding Thoughts on Historical Narratives

 

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