
geschenkt! - die Gabe der Diplomatie
RJM
Date de l'exposition:
Vendredi, 7 Juin, 2019 - Dimanche, 5 Janvier, 2020
Description de l'exposition:
During a state visit, gifts are traditionally exchanged. But what is actually given? The Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum - Kulturen der Welt presents in its special exhibition "geschenkt! - The Gift of Diplomacy" presents about 30 never before shown state gifts from about 15 non-European countries such as Togo, Mexico and Indonesia. The artistic carvings, elaborate ceramic works and replicas of well-known originals are presented as interventions in the permanent exhibition. What stories do these objects tell us about the country of origin, the donors, the recipients and diplomacy in general?
Payant
Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum
Cäcilienstraße 29-33
50667 Köln
Germany