This exhibition showcases three Classical cities where the University of Michigan sponsors field projects: Gabii in Italy, Olynthos in Greece, and Notion in Turkey. The archaeologists excavating these cities, in collaboration with students and faculty from U-M’s Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, are comparing their findings to projects of urban renewal in contemporary Detroit, asking two main questions: How do contemporary archaeological methods facilitate the study of both ancient and modern cities? And how can the study of the past help illuminate the challenges and opportunities facing Detroit today?
Gallery Images
Images from Austin Thomason at Michigan Photography.
Artifact Reproduction
This sarcophagus replica was produced from a 3D computer model of the original sarcophagus that was then milled out of hard foam. It was then carefully hand-painted to reproduce the look of contemporary artifacts.
Digital Interactive
This interactive can be experienced here.
“Urban Biographies” digital interactive menu, Kelsey Museum, 2018
Skills
- Adobe Suite
- Artifact Reproduction
- Collaboration with outside curators
- Development and Design
- Digital Interactive
- Graphic Design
- Project Management
- Video Editing
Emily Pierattini 