Guided tour in «Neubenennen» (in English)

Description

The exhibition «Neubenennen» Names have power. They shape our self-understanding, influence how others encounter us, and form our perception of the world. The Ethnographic Museum? has outgrown its name and is looking for a new one. The exhibition is part of this transition and invites reflection on the reasons and consequences of name changes. Based on objects from the museum collection, we explore what it means to name or rename people, things, and places, and make visible the diverse stories connected with names.

Highlights

• Guided tour in the exhibition «Neubenennen»
• Discusses the power of names
• Part of the Ethnographic Museum's transition

General Information

The guided tour at the University of Zurich's Ethnographic Museum invites reflection on the significance and consequences of name changes. The exhibition «Neubenennen» explores how names shape our self-understanding and perception of the world.

Location

Pelikanstrasse 40, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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