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of Iran, focusing on the evolving role of museums in contemporary society.Dr
Elham Pouria Mehr, the keynote speaker, delivered a lecture examining how museums contribute to knowledge production, foster participatory
environments for audiences, and reveal both visible and hidden forces that shape the museum experience.In her address, Pouria Mehr offered a
historical overview of the concepts of the curator and curatorial practice, tracing their evolution and structural shifts within the museum
She emphasized the role of curators not only as custodians of culture and art but also as active agents in healing and interpreting cultural
narratives.The session, which was held at the Iran Bastan Museum within the prestigious museum in downtown Tehran, was part of ongoing
efforts to engage professionals and academics in critical discussions on the transformative functions of museums in the modern era.Drawing
on contemporary museological theories, the speaker critiqued representation policies and exhibition methods in shaping museum-based
knowledge, examining their impact on audience perception.The visible and invisible forces within the museum and their role in shaping the
future were another key focus of the lecture
Pouria Mehr analyzed the significance of events as dynamic tools in museums, seeking to elucidate the forces at work in museum objects,
exhibition policies, spatial design, and the transmission of meaning to audiences.In conclusion, by referencing successful examples of
modern museums, the session emphasized the need to redefine the role of historical museums in envisioning the future
The event provided an opportunity to reconsider the cultural, educational, and social functions of museums.At the end of the session, Dr
integrating new perspectives into museology.Expressing hope for more specialized sessions on fundamental museum concepts and the role of
The museum houses a diverse collection of artifacts that span from prehistory to the Islamic era, including invaluable pieces such as
ancient pottery, textiles, and coins
its connections to other cultures, particularly through significant collections like the Chinese ceramics that highlight the interactions
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
