Over the last seven years and more, Syria has undergone one of the worst human tragedies in living memory. This once proud and splendid country with its fabled cities of Damascus and Aleppo has been largely destroyed, and great parts of its population have fled in one of the major refugee migrations of recent history. Syria’s fate concerns everyone, but especially its neighbours in the Middle East. This exhibition highlights the extraordinary cultural heritage of this country and, at the same time, pleads to safeguard this unique legacy in danger.
Syria Matters explores five periods of Syria’s history, illuminating its key role in the artistic and intellectual history of the world. It is a journey through time and space featuring immersive and innovative digital renderings of key sites by the French company ICONEM and showcasing over 120 objects, including some of MIA’s greatest collection highlights, such as the famous Cavour vase as well as significant national and international loans from Istanbul, St. Petersburg, Berlin, London and Paris.
