Guided tour in «Neubenennen»

Description

The exhibition «Neubenennen» Names have power. They shape our self-understanding, influence how others perceive 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. Starting from 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 of the «Neubenennen» exhibition
• Thematic focus on the power of names
• Insight into the renaming of the Ethnographic Museum

General Information

The guided tour in the «Neubenennen» exhibition at the University of Zurich's Ethnographic Museum discusses the significance of names and their influence on our self-understanding. Visitors can explore the background and consequences of name changes and discover the stories associated with different names.

Location

Pelikanstrasse 40, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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