#interpretive materials

[historicity-was-already-taken]

With the understanding that I claim no expertise in indigenous North American histories, after having explored two museums in the Quebec City region, I notice that the interpretation is much more strident than anything I’ve seen in the States.

Lots of active word choices about what Europeans did to indigenous communities, and the intergenerational trauma which exists as a result. Little passive word choice, and little of that trademark USA BUT WE PROSPERED NONETHELESS speech that all minorities seem obliged to use in their interpretations of their own histories.

Just some observations.

[brooklynmuseum]

For the second year in a row, the Brooklyn Museum will be participating in Hearts for Art this Valentine’s Day. The activity is simple. When you visit the Museum on February 14th you will receive a paper heart. We invite you to explore our collection and find a work of art that moves you. When you find that work, snap a selfie with your artwork and leave your heart on the floor beneath it to show your love.

We hope you’ll share your selfies on our social media using the hashtag #heartsforart and tell us why you chose your favorite. Check out the hashtag to find out what others are choosing at the Brooklyn Museum and over a dozen other art institutions across the country that are also participating in this project.

We hope that you enjoy visiting the galleries and that you fall in love with your favorite artworks all over again. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Posted by Holly Harmon