The Big Picture Show: Depictions of Truce at the Imperial War Museum

Impact: Cultural impacts, Societal impacts

Narrative

The Build the Truce (BTT) project, undertaken at the University of Manchester (UoM), considers the challenges involved in establishing and maintaining a truce during times of conflict. Findings from the research provided the basis for two innovative exhibitions, co-funded by the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS). First, an interactive multimedia display at the Imperial War Museum London (IWML), included as an official part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Second, a Big Picture Show (BPS); part of the rolling programme at the Imperial War Museum North (IWMN). Together these exhibitions, associated public engagement activities and workshops, have both challenged and altered public perceptions of truce, as well as offering a valuable example of how complex and controversial topics can be presented within a museum setting.
Impact date2014
Category of impactCultural impacts, Societal impacts
Impact levelBenefit

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Global Development Institute

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