In exhibitions that were popular until the early 20th century, living people of color were displayed for the enjoyment of white audiences. The bigotry behind those shows lives on.
Looted art from Kenya: When the display cases remain empty
The project Invisible Inventories addresses the consequences of colonial looted art for Kenya: It rips deep hole in the identity of the people.
Empty display cases symbolize the absence of Kenyan cultural assets at the Nairobi National Museum
What would a Catholic church be without a cross? Or without a holy water font, statues of saints or tabernacles? It would be a place of gathering, but not much more. After all, faith is expressed not only in interaction with other people, but also through objects that are part of religious rituals.
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