More worth your time at the same venue, plus a few nearby picks.
EXHIBITIONS
The Ziguangge: Hall of Purple Splendor. Event Venue, Heroes’ Gallery and Theatre of War
Already 2,000 years ago, the emperors of China had portraits of loyal officials and generals made in order to display them in their palaces. This presentation features depictions of meritorious officers that the Qianlong Emperor (r.
EXHIBITIONS
Histories of Tanzania
A variety of narratives, perspectives, and cultural belongings are used to illustrate the centuries of entanglements that are part of the history of today’s Tanzania. The exhibition focuses particularly on the period of colonial oppression and exploitation.
CONTEMPORARY
Manatunga – Artistic Interventions by George Nuku
George Tamihana Nuku is one of New Zealand's leading contemporary artists. As a sculptor, he works with stone, bone, wood and shell, but above all with polystyrene and Plexiglass.
EXHIBITIONS
Conservation in Dialogue. A Glimpse Behind the Scene
Conservation is an essential but often invisible work in museums. It is characterized by complex decision-making processes. What is conserved and how? What can be exhibited and in what way? What are the perspectives of the international partners?
PAINTING
Family and Religion
Two newly exhibited silk paintings also illustrate references to the theme of “family”: one depicts the breastfeeding goddess Hariti, who is revered as the protector of children.
EXHIBITIONS
Language Families
As part of the “Family” theme cluster, a temporary presentation on the subject of Language Families has been set up. The manuscripts on display showcase the linguistic diversity of the finds from the Turfan collection.
PAINTING
The Legend of Prince Vishvantara: Boundless Generosity
As part of the “Family” theme cluster, a new presentation featuring a magnificent 10-metre-long Nepalese scroll painting has been installed in the Himalaya Gallery. It tells the story of the generous Prince Vishvantara, one of the Buddha's most famous rebirth stories.
EXHIBITIONS
Being Related. Shared Language, Shared Knowledge?
The family is often seen as the smallest but most important building block of society, no matter where in the world you look. Family and kinship define social relationships and belonging through birth, marriage, or adoption, and set expectations regarding roles and…
