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Other cultures as entertainment
29/05/2009 - 13/09/2009

affichetentoongesteldemens.jpgEver since the first exploratory expeditions man’s fascination for exotic cultures has given rise to discomforting forms of shows and exhibitions. Much like the mentally disturbed and the disabled, people from non Western cultures have been considered food for ‘presentations’. The results were sometimes very tragic. People on Show. Other cultures as entertainment. presents colourful posters announcing such showings, disgraceful black-and-white photographs of the events and – what’s even worse – the shroud of anthropological ‘scientificness’ that wraps them.

A richly illustrated and easily accessible catalogue will be published (D/F) by Lannoo, on the occasion of the exhibition.(Lannoo), quadri, 176p, € 27

This exhibition fits in with Voyeurism and the craving for sensation, a diptych with Het Huis van Alijn (The swinging years of music-hall)
Day ticket with free tram: €7, for sale at both museums.
 
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