Open to Interpretation

02/07/2024

The excellent Exile Memorial Museum in La Jonquera, Northern Catalonia https://www.museuexili.cat/en/ describes the physical, mental and social trauma of the Retirada from the Spanish Civil war but also history repeating itself in other countries today.

Can anything good come out of suffering? This inspiring message (Google translated from Catalan) reminds visitors of refugees' accomplishments, how contact with other cultures enabled them to achieve great things spurred on by their new circumstances and in turn make significant contributions to their countries of adoption, particularly European states.

By linking the past with the present and inviting critical reflection, museums like this are more relevant than ever in today's circumstances.

17/04/2024

Thunder streak, mirage, star fighter, crusader, jaguar, shooting star… Montélimar Fighter Aircraft Museum is a thrill, especially for little boys and men of a certain age. Lots of details, of course, but I wonder what the noise, forces, and smells pilots experienced flying these post-WWII jets. What qualities did it take to become a pilot? How did they feel about executing their Cold War missions? How can visitors be invited to consider the awe and aesthetics embodied in these action-packed names with the fundamental priority of deadly design?

11/03/2024

Perception and understanding.
Cité de la Préhistoire de l'Aven d'Orgnac, Ardèche.

04/03/2024

Here's a new, short article on understanding and divisions inspired by a recently published book co-authored by French anthropologist, Philippe Descola.

Bringing heritage to life for unique and informative visitor experiences. Sandy Colvine Interpret Europe Certified. Open to interpretation.

23/02/2024

Ce musée est à vous!
À l'image de la société, le musée se doit d'évoluer et quoi de mieux qu'un espace vivant de réflexion, du ressenti et d'échange entre visiteurs. Il faut parfois le rappeler !

This is your museum!
Like society, museums need to change with the times and what better than to be lively places of reflection, feelings, sensations and exchange between visitors. Sometimes we need to be reminded!

25/09/2023

Interpretive "vignettes" that can be easily shared on social media are one way of sparking interest and encouraging people to explore local heritage. Here's an example I created for my town.

Les "vignettes interprétatives" s'apprêtent bien aux réseaux sociaux pour éveiller la curiosité et encourager le public à découvrir le patrimoine local. Voici un exemple que j'ai crée pour ma commune.

04/09/2023

New training opportunity!
Looking forward to teaching this new interpretive writing course in Norway on 23-27 October certified by Interpret Europe. It's about super-effective written communication techniques at heritage visitor attractions to grab attention and make a great visitor experience through the power of words.
No need to be the new Ibsen or Shakespeare, the course shows you how to create compelling content that people will read from start to finish. It'll be a revelation, truly! You'll never look at a sign in the same way again.
Interested? Know someone who might be? See the link below and share as widely as possible. Book now - space is limited!
Supported by Norske Parker - Levende landskap, Den norske UNESCO-kommisjonen and Telemarkskanalen regional nature and culture park.

https://interpretasjon.no/?event=ciw-course&fbclid=IwAR3GY1JO90-QqKsC9dAYUNPFjChL6iWc9l7zvwJmlQF56ihWKU2aP4eVPXo

04/09/2023

New article in this summer's edition of the Interpret Europe newsletter about our problematic relationship with the passage of time and change in our personal landscapes.
Nouvel article dans la newsletter été 2023 d'Interpret Europe sur le rapport parfois difficile que nous entretenons avec le temps et les mutations dans nos paysages au quotidien.

10/07/2023

New article on the website about a recent experimental workshop in France combining photography and interpretation!

Bringing heritage to life for unique and informative visitor experiences. Sandy Colvine Interpret Europe Certified. Open to interpretation.

08/06/2023

Are you under 18? What is your European heritage?

From 1 September 2023, we are asking for your vision of heritage!

02/05/2023

Here's a nice short film produced by Valdres Natur- og Kulturpark in association with Norske Parker - Levende landskap about our latest Interpret Europe Certified Interpretive Guide course in Norway last week. Great participants, nice result.
People are seeing what interpretation can offer to create high quality immersive and transformational visitor experiences that provide a competitive edge. What's more those working in the heritage and tourism sectors are increasingly talking about it. Very happy to have been able to teach more natural and cultural heritage professionals.
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