Michael Rakowitz's exhibition 'Allspice' at the Acropolis Museum merges contemporary art with ancient relics, honoring both Iraqi heritage and addressing the controversy surrounding missing artefacts. Rakowitz's work features 14 pieces alongside 13 objects from ancient collections, focusing on lost heritage and memory. This exhibition is the first in a trilogy organized by various cultural institutions, marking a significant moment for contemporary art displayed with antiquities. Through his project 'The invisible enemy should not exist,' Rakowitz seeks to recreate 7,000 looted Iraqi artefacts, emphasizing the value of cultural remembrance and artistic representation.
Rakowitz aims to recreate the 7,000 looted artefacts from the National Museum of Iraq by using cardboard, food packaging, and glue, illustrating lost heritage.
The exhibition highlights Rakowitz's work alongside ancient artefacts, addressing themes of memory and the significance of diasporic connections to forgotten history.
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