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In "Re-imagining Home in the Mosaic Diaspora," Ezgi Erol delves into the concept of "home" within the framework of the “mosaic diaspora,” with a focus on the Hatay region in Turkey. By offering an intertwined history of archaeological excavations, disasters, and large-scale population displacements, she explores the complexity of the concept of home and the interconnected tapestry of abandonment, excavation, and loss. Erol also offers a critique of modern museum practices that often downplay the objects’ biographies and itineraries, arguing that reconciling the past with the present through the stories of these objects requires a collaborative approach that incorporates the knowledge and experiences of both local and diasporic communities.
