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During Museumnacht010, Wereldmuseum Rotterdam opens A World in Common, an exhibition organized in collaboration with Tate Modern, London. A World in Common explores the dynamic landscape of photography on the African continent today joining 22 artists of different generations and from different regions. They explore how photography and film enables them to explore the legacy of the past and imagine a shared future full of possibilities.
The exhibition shows how photography offers a contemporary perspective on cultural heritage, spirituality, urbanization and climate change. Regal portraits of kings and queens merge with intimate scenes of family life and stark documentary images of post-industrial ruins. On the one hand, family photo albums and stylishly composed studio portraits reflect the shared sense of community and belonging that connects Africa and its global diaspora. Scenes of polluted landscapes, on the other hand, address the growing impact of consumption on climate change. The exhibition guides viewers across many landscapes, borders and time zones, showing how photography allows the past and future to coexist in unexpected yet powerful ways.
2nd floor: Exhibition A World In Common
Photo: Aida Muluneh, Star Shine Moon Glow, Water Life 2018. Commissioned by WaterAid.
Venue
- Wereldmuseum Rotterdam
- Willemskade 25
Rotterdam, 3016 DM - Website:
- https://rotterdam.wereldmuseum.nl/en
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