The new museum definition of ICOM and the FARO Convention highlights the importance of the participation of communities. Therefore, seven professionals working in the field of intangible cultural heritage from different European countries shared their insights on the making of an inventory, participation, and methods to make heritage visible to a broader audience. What can we learn from the European examples and how can we enhance and improve cooperation with communities?
Part II - Visibility
(Intangible) Cultural heritage does not exist in itself: it is part of society. Many heritage organisations are working on bringing (intangible) cultural heritage closer to the public and stimulating safeguarding by doing research, making an inventory, making it visible in museums, or digitising it. What are successful examples of the work of European heritage professionals in Spain, Belgium, Scotland, and Germany?
Speakers
• Sara González Cambeiro: Anthropologist at the Institute of Cultural Heritage of Spain (Ministry of Culture and Sports), Spain
• Frea Vancraeynest: Staff member at Histories, Belgium
• Jacob O’Sullivan: Museum Development Manager - Collections & Interpretation at Museums Galleries Scotland, United Kingdom
• Patricia Rahemipour: Director at Institute for museum research - Prussian Heritage Foundation, Germany
