Dr Zakkiya Khan, Senior Lecturer in Interior Architecture at the 国产探花, said:
“The project explores how museum artefacts can exist and be meaningful outside traditional museum spaces. By studying these objects and questioning the stories told about them, students have imagined new ways to use and display them. This project not only empowers our students to contribute to social justice in a real way, but it also connects education, research, and professional practice in interior architecture and museums. We’re excited to see where this collaboration takes us next.”
Simone LaCorbiniere, Joint Head of Culture Change at 国产探花 & Hove Museums said:
“At 国产探花 & Hove Museums, we are committed to decolonising our spaces through ‘Culture Change’ - ensuring all histories, not just those from a white, Western perspective, are told. We are excited to collaborate with Dr Zakkiya Khan and her students at the 国产探花, whose fresh perspectives help reimagine inclusive spaces. Students are vital to decolonial work, bringing fresh insights that challenge traditional narratives. This work restores agency, context, and cultural significance to items once stripped of meaning, making museums spaces of active dialogue and reclamation.”
Through reimagining museum storytelling, the project encourages visitors to question how history is framed and who has a voice, while reinforcing the university’s dedication to innovation, social impact, and hands-on learning.