Posts Tagged ‘Exhibition’
The 1609 exhibition in New York
The 1609 Exhibition is the title of a exhibition that can be seen from july 01, 2009 – till march 31, 2010 in the New York State Museum. This exhibition at looks back on the Dutch period in New York State history. It focuses on the interaction of the Dutch and Native People of New York during these years, re-examines Henry Hudson’s voyage, the myths that surround it, and explores the legacies of Hudson’s unexpected discovery.
1609 looks at the interaction of the Dutch and native people of New York during these years through four myths. These are: Henry Hudson came here on purpose, the natives were happy to see the Europeans, Europeans took advantage of the natives, and Native culture fell apart as a result of contact with Europeans. These four myths constitute one half of the exhibition. The other half begins with the myth: The Dutch experience in North America is irrelevant to who we are as Americans. Addressing this myth allows the visitor to experience and celebrate thecontinuing legacy that these two cultures have left for us to see andexperience every day.
This project will highlight the extensive collections of the New York State Education Department’s Office of Cultural Education.
Visit the maharaja in London
The Victoria and Albert Museum’s autumn exhibition (10 October 2009 – 17 January 2010 in London), Maharaja: The Splendour of India’s Royal Courts, will be the first to comprehensively explore the world of the maharajas and their extraordinarily rich culture. It will bring together over 250 magnificent objects, many on loan to the UK for the first time from India’s royal collections. The exhibition will include three thrones, a silver gilt howdah, gem-encrusted weapons, court paintings, photographs, a Rolls Royce, Indian turban jewels and jewellery commissioned from Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels in the 20th century.
