What does the museum show, and what remains out of sight? This carefully put-together, temporary installation of museum labels (‘cartels’ in French) brings together around fifteen texts written by authors with diverse backgrounds including activism, art, research or museum outreach. The installation highlights the tensions and dissonances between the museum presentation, the silences and absences it perpetuates, and the infinite voices that exist outside institutional discourse.
Our heritage story is part of the Heritage Tombola! The Tshokwe Cihongo mask has been selected as one of the twelve finalists in the running for a restoration grant of up to €150,000.
From 15 September, anyone can vote for their favourite story for free. Anyone who votes will also be automatically entered into a prize draw for some great prizes via the Heritage Tombola.
ENFORCE, the Belgian Center of Expertise for Forensic Wood Research, is celebrating its third anniversary. What exactly does the work involve, and what are the successes and challenges? Follow researcher Michael Monnoye during a typical day in the timber analysis laboratory at the AfricaMuseum.