There are two exhibition openings on the Quai Branly Museum (close to our inns) this week – Past Anthropology which seems to be on the life and work of three militant and inventive ladies who made an vital affect on anthropology within the twentieth century, and Ilimb, the Essence of Tears, an immersive set up with sound, by Myriam Mihindou.
Past Anthropology explores a special method to anthropology, telling the story of the African-American ladies:
— dancer Katherine Dunham (1909-2006) who used dance to point out her political dedication,
— journalist Eslanda Robeson (1895- 1965), anti-colonialist and antifascist activist who fought racial segregation, and
— author Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960) who collected and recorded outdated proverbs, legends and employee tales in Florida.
Their daring and revolutionary stances made these three ladies vital figures within the combat towards colonialism, racism and the defence of girls’s rights within the twentieth century.
It’s an interesting topic for an exhibition, and extra data may be gleaned from the English leaflet that accompanies it, obtainable to learn beneath. Merely click on the button to the underside proper of the picture to enter ‘fullscreen’ mode.
The exhibition Ilimb, the Essence of Tears presents a brand-new set up by the Franco-Gabonese artist Myriam Mihindou constructed utilizing musical devices and sounds taken from the museum’s collections.
The “full, performative, natural and corporal” work pays hommage to the punu mourners, girl from the south of Gabon who information the lifeless to the afterlife and assist the residing of their grief.
The artist is considered one of these ladies, and you’ll be taught extra in regards to the set up within the English leaflet for the exhibition beneath. Merely click on the button to the underside proper of the picture to enter ‘fullscreen’ mode.
A small catalogue (48 pages, 26 photos, 14.90€) accompanies the exhibition and is offered on the museum’s web site, or at your native amazon.
The exhibition Déborder l’anthropologie (Past Anthropology) is on the Quai Branly Museum (right here) from sixth February – twelfth Could 2024
L’exposition Myriam Mihindou. Ilimb, l’essence des pleurs (Ilimb, the essence of tears) runs from sixth February – tenth November 2024
Open on daily basis besides Mondays from 10.30am-7pm (10pm Thursdays)
Admission: 14€ / 11€
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