The Inverse Ruin by Gijs Van Vaerenbergh brings the Temple of Dionysus at the archaeological site of Herakleia in Policoro, Italy, back to life. Not in its literal form, but as an artistic interpretation.

There are countless archaeological sites scattered across the Mediterranean region. Faced with this abundance, archaeological museums are each devising their own strategies to keep their sites appealing. The site of Herakleia, an ancient Greek city in southern Italy dating from the fifth century BC, is being redefined through the Siris series of artistic projects, curated by the interdisciplinary laboratory StudioStudioStudio. Along a new route through the park, artistic interventions tell the stories where material remains fall short.