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Saturday, 4. August 2012 - 15:00
∇ Expert Guided Tour, Exhibition "Object Atlas- Fieldwork in the Museum" by Dr. Eva Suhrbier, Curator America.Δ Expert Guided Tour, Exhibition "Object Atlas- Fieldwork in the Museum"The exhibition “Object Atlas – Fieldwork in the Museum” examines which forms an artistic involvement with anthropological objects can take in a museum today. The exhibition presents objects from the collection of the Weltkulturen Museum plus new works produced by seven international artists. Instead of travelling to far-away lands, the artists undertook fieldwork expeditions in the Weltkulturen Labor at Schaumainkai 37.
During their investigation of the collection’s objects, the artists were accompanied by the research curators of each collection from their first visit to the museum stores to the presentation of the newly produced works in the exhibition.
In the context of the Expert tours you will gain insight into the scientific research conducted in the museum, the production process of the exhibition and inside information.
Schaumainkai 29. Paricipacion for visitors to the exhibition is free of charge. Entry exhibition 5 €, reduced 2,50 €
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Sunday, 5. August 2012 - 15:00
∇ Guided Tours Exhibition "Object Atlas- Fieldwork in the Museum" with Maria Manalo. -
Wednesday, 8. August 2012 - 19:00
∇ WELTKULTUREN FASHION
Lecture: CassettePlaya/Carri Munden (London) “WARRIOR SWAGGER – Male Initiation Rituals in Papua New Guinea, the Amazon and the United Kingdom”Δ Lecture: CassettePlaya/Carri Munden (London) “WARRIOR SWAGGER – Male Initiation Rituals in Papua New Guinea, the Amazon and the United Kingdom”The work of London-based designer Carri Munden a.k.a. CassettePlaya is inspired by urban culture, especially the style of skateboarders in the 1990s. Next to Japanese Anime and video games, Rave-Day-Glo colours and pixelated prints, her collections feature motifs that refer to Aztec Art and African Prints.
In her presentation, she speaks about her label, her close collaboration with the British jewellery designer Duffy as well as her observations related to forms of male identity in the United Kingdom, male initiation rituals and bodily modifications.
Presentations with objects from the collection and films. In English.
Entrance €3 incl. refreshments.
Weltkulturen Labor, Schaumainkai 37, Frankfurt
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Saturday, 11. August 2012 - 15:00
∇ Expert Guided Tour, Exhibition "Object Atlas- Fieldwork in the Museum" by Nikola Klein, Curator America.Δ Expert Guided Tour, Exhibition "Object Atlas- Fieldwork in the Museum"The exhibition “Object Atlas – Fieldwork in the Museum” examines which forms an artistic involvement with anthropological objects can take in a museum today. The exhibition presents objects from the collection of the Weltkulturen Museum plus new works produced by seven international artists. Instead of travelling to far-away lands, the artists undertook fieldwork expeditions in the Weltkulturen Labor at Schaumainkai 37.
During their investigation of the collection’s objects, the artists were accompanied by the research curators of each collection from their first visit to the museum stores to the presentation of the newly produced works in the exhibition.
In the context of the Expert tours you will gain insight into the scientific research conducted in the museum, the production process of the exhibition and inside information.
Schaumainkai 29. Paricipacion for visitors to the exhibition is free of charge. Entry exhibition 5 €, reduced 2,50 €
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Friday, 24. August 2012 - 17:00 to Sunday, 26. August 2012 - 20:00
∇ MUSEUMSUFERFEST 2012Δ MUSEUMSUFERFESTExhibition
OBJECT ATLAS
Fieldwork in the Museum
until 16th September 2012
WeltkulturenMuseum, Schaumainkai 29
Treasures from the collection of the Weltkulturen Museum are presented in dialogue with new artworks created specially for the exhibition by seven international artists and early ethnographic photographs and drawings by Alf Bayrle. With Alf Bayrle, Thomas Bayrle, Helke Bayrle, Marc Camille Chaimowicz, Sunah Choi, Antje Majewski, Otobong Nkanga, Simon Popper, and the Qumran Verlag. Curated by Clémentine Deliss.
With the kind support of the Hessische Kulturstiftung, Frobenius Institute and Kunsthaus Graz, Universalmuseum Joanneum.
Media Partner: Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
Exhibition opening hours for visitors to the Museumsuferfest
Friday, 24th August, 5 pm - 10 pm
Saturday, 25th August, 12 pm - 10 pm
Sunday, 26th August, 11 am – 8 pm
Guided Tours of the exhibition
Friday, 24th August, 7 pm
Saturday, 25th August, 1 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, 26th August, 1 pm and 7 pm
Guided Tours for kids with drawing workshop
Saturday and Sunday, 2 pm und 4 pm.
For children from the age of 6.
How did ancient stones that are over a thousand years old get from the highlands of New Guinea to the museum? We ask questions, explore and draw the objects on display. Workshops include learning to make stamps and stencils.
PROGRAMME: NUSOUL PARK
Friday, 24th August
Live Stage: 6-7 pm Opening with NuSoul DJ Tunes, urban sounds in the Park. 7-8 pm Percussion Drum Show with traditional african drums and dance. 8-9 pm Laygwan Sharkie (Reggae & Dancehall), Singer & Songwriter from Zimbabwe. 9 pm Riddim Wize Soundsystem (Dancehall, Dub & Reggae) from Frankfurt.
DJ Stage: 6 pm NuSoul Park Sounds. 8 pm Nusoul DJ Tunes.
Saturday, 25th August
Live Stage: 12 -3 pm NuSoul Park Sounds, urban sounds in the Park. 3-4 pm Percussion Drum Show with traditional african drums and dance. 4-6 pm Laygwan Sharkie, Singer & Songwriter from Zimbabwe. 6-8 pm The Young Lions (Neo Soul). 8-10 pm Guaia Guaia. 10 pm – 1 am Suprise Act, Nusoul Park's special highlight.
DJ Stage: 12 pm NuSoul Park Sounds. 7 pm Nusoul DJ Tunes.
Sunday, 26th August
Live Stage: 12 -3 pm NuSoul Park Sounds, urban sounds in the Park. 3-5 pm The Young Lions (Neo Soul). 5-7 pm Laygwan Sharkie, Singer & Songwriter from Zimbabwe. 7-8 pm Guaia Guaia. 8 – 10 pm El Maachi Grand Orchestre du Maghreb, modern nordafrican Rai-Music with traditional elements.
DJ Stage: 12 pm NuSoul Park Sounds. 7 pm Nusoul DJ Tunes.
www.nusoul.de
Weltkulturen Museum, Villa Schaumainkai 29, Frankfurt
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