How an artist reinterprets the British Museum through the lens of empire
Explore the 'what have we here?' exhibition, where Guyanese-British sculptor Hew Locke collaborates with museum curators to re-examine collections. This tour reveals how juxtaposing diverse objects can challenge traditional narratives of colonialism.
In this groundbreaking exhibition, artist Hew Locke works alongside over twenty curators from the British Museum to investigate both famous treasures and lesser-known items. By placing his own sculptural work alongside objects from various cultures and eras, Locke prompts a critical dialogue regarding the museum's ties to imperial history.
Accompanied by co-curator Isabel Seligman, the video follows a tour through the collection. The presenters share personal connections and historical perspectives, using the objects to raise essential questions about the legacies of Empire and the institution of the British Museum itself.
Source: Curators' Tour of Hew Locke: what have we here? exhibition at the British Museum
