Tieranatomisches Theater, Exhibition Research Space at the Hermann von Helmholtz-Centre for Cultural Techniques / Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is delighted to announce a new exhibition on colonial history.
THE DEAD, AS FAR AS [ ] CAN REMEMBER
KNOWLEDGE AND CONTROVERSIES
ABOUT COLONIAL VIOLENCE,
ANTI-COLONIAL RESISTANCE,
HUMAN REMAINS AND OBJECTS
FROM THE FORMER COLONIES.
The history of colonial violence is remembered in very different ways. It affects individual and collective memories of descendants of the victims. It is deeply related to museums and collections where human remains and objects from the former colonies are kept. It is part of the history of universities – including the Humboldt-Universität – where collections were interpreted, contributing to the scientific justification of colonialism and racism.
Discussing what should be remembered, how and where the material evidence should be kept depends on ‘who is speaking’. In four chapters, The Dead, as far as [ ] can remember shows the diversity of knowledge and controversies about the colonial past with transnational voices from the past and the present. Visual and performing artists, academic researchers, museum staff, and decolonial activists have their say.
The exhibition is accompanied by a series of lectures and discussions that link the current state of research at the Humboldt-Universität with non-university perspectives.
The Dead, as far as [ ] can remember is curated by Felix Sattler. The exhibition is part of the Humboldt-Universität’s programme for this year’s Berlin Science Week.
For detailed information, participating projects and event programme, please see https://www.museumsportal-berlin.de/en/exhibitions/the-dead-as-far-as-can-remember/
Nov 9, 2018 – Jab 19, 2019
Tieranatomisches Theater der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Opening: Nov 8, 7 P.M.
Opening times: Tue – Sat, 2 – 6 p.m.
Free Admission
www.tieranatomisches-theater.de
Felix Sattler
Curator Tieranatomisches Theater
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