its diverse applications , it has played a role in consolidating supranational structures such as the European Union in the past and in fostering discourses of confrontation between countries in the present .
In the section featuring short articles , we have the collaboration of museologist Kaja Širok , who delves into the intricate relationships between the world of museums and politics in Slovenia . Moreover , researcher Ana Paula Brito explores the realm of museums and traumatic memories in Brazil . Additionally , the director of the Rivesaltes Camp Memorial , Céline Sala-Pons , and historian Nicolas Lebourg provide insights into the origins , evolution and current challenges of the memorial facility . Meanwhile , Professor Dominique Trouche describes the key aspects of Günter Domenig ’ s architectural intervention in the Documentation Centre on the Nazi Party Rallying Grounds in Nuremberg . Lastly , writer Marta Marín-Dòmine commemorates the 100th anniversary of Jorge Semprún ’ s birth by reflecting on his figure and thinking .
In the reviews section , we feature insights from photographer Ana Sánchez , who provides an overview of the exhibition on the air-raid shelters of the Spanish Civil War held at the Model prison in Barcelona . She served as the curator for this exhibition alongside historian Xavier Domènech .
Additionally , Ricard Conesa offers a brief overview of both the exhibition El Tragaluz Democrático [ The Democratic Skylight ], for which the EUROM team produced a series of accessible audiovisual reports and interviews , available on our website . He also touches upon the recent book about the former women ’ s prison in Les Corts ( Barcelona ) and the associated memorial space – a project closely connected to our organisation . Furthermore , we present a review by our colleague from the Fundació Solidaritat UB , Marc Díaz , focusing on museums addressing Soviet repression in Kazakhstan .
And lastly , in the section dedicated to our EUROM network partners , Vojtěch Blodig , the director of the Terezin Memorial , provides insights into the evolution of this memorial established in 1947 , tracing its journey to the present
day . He explores the various episodes it has witnessed throughout the history of former Czechoslovakia and the current Czech Republic . Additionally , he outlines the ongoing efforts they are undertaking to raise awareness of the Holocaust memory .
I hope you find the magazine ’ s contents interesting and enjoy reading it , at least as much as we have enjoyed putting it together .
Jordi Guixé Director of the European Observatory on Memories eDitorial
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