Archive of the Future review mesmerising safari through Vienna's natural history museum

Joerg Burger's documentary on the Vienna Museum of Natural History is a multifaceted study that interweaves high-resolution photography of its vast collections with an exploration of contemporary issues in information science and museum ethics. While it captures the beauty of the museum's displays and the dedication of its staff, it also reveals the challenges posed by limited digitization and the museum's colonial history. The film juxtaposes the meticulous craft of the museum's artisans, many of whom are volunteers, with reparative efforts acknowledging past injustices in collecting practices.

Joerg Burger's study focuses on the Vienna Museum of Natural History, exploring its collections through high-resolution photography and addressing the challenges of information science.

The film delves into the ethics of museum collections, acknowledging the impacts of colonialism while showcasing the museum staff's dedication and the importance of reparative actions.

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