Representing And Exhibiting Archaeological Findings Through Artistic Practice

In this chapter we examine two recent projects focused on Holocaust sites on which we have collaborated—Finding Treblinka and Accessing Campscapes: Inclusive Strategies for Using European Conflicted Heritage (IC-ACCESS). Through these examples, we demonstrate how artworks made in conjunction with archaeological investigations can generate new knowledge, rehumanize the victims and confront contentious issues. In doing so, we argue that transdisciplinary methodologies provide new opportunities for challenging prevailing paradigms and diversifying engagement with the material culture of difficult histories.