How Singapore turned declassified history into a public exhibition that people engage with
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Singapore's National Library Board has launched 'The Albatross File,' an interactive exhibition detailing the nation's 1965 separation from Malaysia. The exhibit uses declassified documents and non-linear storytelling to make historical records accessible to the public.
Why it matters
The project serves as a model for how governments can use digital and physical design to increase public engagement with complex historical archives.
Bookmark How Singapore turned declassified history into a public exhibition that people engage with By Hanna Kum
The article focuses on the design and educational methodology of a public exhibition.
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