Representing field practices in display

Abstract

AbstractThis chapter presents a series of digital and interactive interpretation methods in an exhibition with an exclusive focus on the archaeological processes. The exhibition, entitled ‘The Curious Case of Çatalhöyük’, opened at the ANAMED Gallery in Istanbul in 2017. The interdisciplinary approach of the excavation project was reflected in exhibition displays with 3D printed replicas of selected finds, laser-scanned digital reconstructions of the mounds, recreations of the site in Virtual Reality, and a contemporary art data sculpture developed by employing machine learning algorithms. This work poses new questions, including: What are effective ways to display archaeological practice in exhibitions? How can displays offer a more enjoyable and engaging experience for visitors while interpreting theoretical background and scientific methodologies? How are fieldnotes, databases, and photographic archives remediated in gallery displays?