No Thing Dies

This publication assembles images and archival materials from Ilit Azoulay's "No Thing Dies" project, alongside enlightening contributions by diverse authors. The project, inspired by extensive research at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, contemplates how museums shape collections and the narratives they convey.

Azoulay's work began with listening to the museum custodians' tales of their artifacts. Storytelling, for her, uniquely conveys history's complexities. This led to a critique of the encyclopedic museum and a re-examination of its collections.

Using a digital camera and macro lens, Azoulay captured 753 objects from 24 departments, viewing them as "archive pages." These images were digitally stitched to form high-definition scenes that redefine object interactions and museum narratives. The final works, intricate assemblages of details and perspectives, challenge traditional hierarchies and boundaries.

Displayed in three-dimensional vitrines, each artwork is a photographic diorama, presenting a kaleidoscope of historical viewpoints. The book invites readers to explore these composite images, offering a rich tapestry of the museum's multifaceted stories.