Humboldt Forum: Strategic Communication and Global Dialogue

Explore a strategic reframe for the Humboldt Forum, focusing on storytelling, object history, and engagement to move from controversy to conversation.

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Communication Strategy

Humboldt Forum:
From Controversy to Conversation

A Strategic Reframe for a Global Audience

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Current Status

The Humboldt Forum Today

A Complex Legacy

Location

Heart of Berlin, integrated with the rebuilt Berlin Palace facade.

Collections

Significant art and cultural objects from Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

The Challenge

Complicated history, colonial acquisitions, and active public debate.

Current Perception

Aiming for "dialogue," yet often defined by controversy.

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Strategic Focus

Engaging Our
Audiences

Leaders

Require a clear, strong strategic plan to drive vision and execution.

02. The Public

Critical Thinkers

Experts and students seeking intellectual depth and rigorous analysis.

Curious Visitors

Tourists and casual visitors seeking accessibility and engaging experiences.

Global Community

Broad online audience interested in the cultural and social discourse.

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Core Message

Stories, Not
Just Objects

“Every object has many voices. We listen to all of them.”

Central Artifact

The Origin

People who made it

The Journey

How it came to Berlin

The Significance

What it means today

The Connection

The visitor's emotional response

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Communication Strategy

Tools for Dialogue

Multi-Layered Storytelling

The Story Wall

Multi-perspective quotes from Elders, Documents, Curators, and Visitors.

The Story Network

Online digital archive featuring interactive audio recording capabilities.

Conversation Cafe

Informal talk series connecting experts with community representatives.

#MyForumStory

Social media campaign driving active ongoing visitor engagement.

Museum Interior

Space for Dialogue

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Case Study

The Solomon Islands
Ancestor Statue

Documented Reality

Historical Label vs. Documented Reality:
The 1906 letter provides a contrasting narrative to the official museum record.

Collection Ref. 1906

Community Voice

"For us, it is our grandfather."

— Elder Anna Kwai

Visitor Impact

Shared reflections on connection and discomfort.

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Strategic Assessment

Navigating Challenges

Resource Intensive

Allocating substantial time and dedicated funding required for authentic community collaboration.

Diverging Views

Balancing critical historical perspectives with accessible, simplified public narratives.

Media Perception

Moving the conversation beyond sensational "Stolen Art" headlines to nuanced dialogue.

Ethical Partnership

Building trust and true, long-term relationships with source communities globally.

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Strategic Summary

Conclusion
A Strategic Reframe

From Problem to Solution

Leading the global conversation.

From Objects to Human Experiences

Creating deeper empathy.

From Passive to Active

A brave new direction.

"Support us in telling an honest and powerful story."

Thank you. Questions?

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