By: Scout Fynn
“A Return to Story: Reimagining Contemporary Museums Practice” is a visually captivating video essay by Scout Fynn, crafted in response to the thought-provoking discussions held at the Reimagining Heritage, Archives, and Museums: Today/Tomorrow convening. Seamlessly blending written reflections with evocative conference footage and curated artworks, this essay is an invitation to reflect on the significance of storytelling within heritage practice and cultural preservation.
Set against the backdrop of the convening programme, the video essay showcases diverse perspectives and voices, each contributing to a rich tapestry of heritage discourse. Using a tapestry of images and narratives to create a visual language, it underscores the vital role that stories play in shaping our understanding of the past, present, and future. Through this immersive experience, viewers are invited to contemplate the transformative power of storytelling in reimagining how we interact with our collective heritage and reclaiming forgotten culture.
This story was made possible by the Reimagining Heritage, Archives and Museums: Today/Tomorrow mentorship programme that ran in February 2024, alongside the convening in Cape Town and professional meetings in Johannesburg. Initiated by the French Institute in South Africa and the French Embassy.
Scout Fynn will be heading to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, in April 2024 to participate in the Our Future – Africa-Europe Dialogues forum, an opportunity established through the Reimagining Heritage, Archives and Museums: Today/Tomorrow mentorship programme.
