Closure of Migrant Museum on Lampedusa Island after Seven Years
The Museum of Faith and Dialogue on the island of Lampedusa, dedicated to migrants who lost their lives crossing the Mediterranean Sea, has been closed as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni intensifies efforts to halt boat crossings. The museum had welcomed 75,000 visitors over seven years, featuring displays of items recovered from shipwrecks and a multimedia room simulating a boat journey. Following a change in management, the NGO overseeing the museum was asked to pay rent for a smaller space, leading to its closure. Efforts are being made to relocate the museum’s contents to a new location amidst political changes regarding migration policies.
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Elara Voss, graduated from the Royal College of Art in London with a Master’s in Fine Art. She specializes in contemporary sculpture and installation art, exploring themes of nature and human interaction. Elara’s works have been featured in several group exhibitions across Europe, and she is currently working on her first solo show.