Exhibiting the Conflict in the Digital Realm: The Case of the Online Exhibition Frames of Reconstruction

This chapter focuses on the online exhibitions dedicated to preserving and showcasing heritage from conflict contexts and presents them as as a digital repositories rooted in the inter-section of academic research and archival institutions’ work. Acknowledging the broader context for online exhibition’s momentum in the realm of digital humanities, the chapter reveals various functions of these environments, ranging from tools for disseminating knowledge, fostering media literacy, and engaging with public history. By analyzing the broader landscape, the authors uncover the intricate dynamics between academia, archival efforts, and the globally communicating digital medium, offering insights into the exhibition heritage from conflict-ridden periods. The chapter summarizes the characteristics of key such platforms in the field of film and television heritage and focuses on a specific case study, the online exhibition “Frames of Reconstruction,” which the authors admittedly contributed to. Both the chapter in general, and the case study in particular, exemplify how online exhibitions have become powerful tools to address conflict legacies, offering an interface for curated film heritage that engages with audiences globally and sparks meaningful dis-course on the reconstruction process after wartime devastation.