Typical! Cliches of Jews and Others
dal 31/3/2009 al 10/10/2009
Segnalato da
31/3/2009
Typical! Cliches of Jews and Others
Jewish Museum Dorotheergasse, Wien
The exhibition confronts art, which also contributes to the creation of stereotypes, with objects of trivial culture
An exhibition about the stereotyped seeing, perceiving, and compartmentalizing of images and objects. Stereotypes and cliches are an integral part of our perception that shape our image of ourselves and of "others" and our sense of belonging to a group or a nation separate from other groups and nations. It's impossible to imagine pop culture without characterizations and classifications, which through their simplification help us to overcome our fear of the unknown, but at the same time can also provide us with a breeding ground for racist ideologies. The exhibition confronts art, which also contributes to the creation of stereotypes, with objects of trivial culture. Organized by The Jewish Museum Berlin And The Jewish Museum Vienna.