Redefining – people, things, places

Description

Names have power. They shape the image we have of ourselves, influence how others perceive us, and shape our perception of the world. The ethnology museum has gone beyond its name and seeks to adopt a new designation. This exhibition is part of this transition and invites reflection on the motivations and consequences of name changes. Using objects from the museum's collection, we explore what it means to name or rename people, objects, and places, and highlight the multiple stories linked to these names. Note: This text was translated by an automatic translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.

Highlights

• Exhibition on the power of names
• Reflection on name changes
• Objects from the museum's collection

General Information

The 'Redefining' exhibition is held at the Völkerkundemuseum der Universität Zürich and explores the implications of name changes. Through ethnological objects, it invites visitors to reflect on the impact of names on our identity and perception of the world.

Location

Pelikanstrasse 40, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

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