Discover the remarkable story of one of the world’s oldest continuing cultures in this major exhibition.
The show is the first major exhibition in the UK to present a history of Indigenous Australia through objects, celebrating the cultural strength and resilience of both Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders. This culture has continued for over 60,000 years in diverse environments which range from lush rainforest and arid landscapes to inland rivers, islands, seas and urban areas today. Hundreds of different Indigenous groups live across this vast continent, each with their own defined areas, languages and traditions. The exhibition runs from 23 April – 2 August 2015.
And here is another view of the exhibition has sparked.
Exhibition Sparks Protests
Published on Apr 23, 2015 (YouTube)
On 21 April 2015, the British Museum’s BP-sponsored ‘Indigenous Australia: enduring civilisation’ press launch was disrupted by activists, criticising oil sponsorship and calling for the repatriation of stolen indigenous objects.
Oddly, I think they’re both right.
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You are right. Thank you very much for your visit 🙂
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A.w.e.s.o.m.e. I like this is being shared.
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🙂 You are very welcome T. ❤
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Reblogged this on First Night History.
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Thank you very much.
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Two very different viewpoints that we in UK didn’t know about Joycelin…
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Thank you very much Chris. 🙂 I’m glad I was the one to show you.
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