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Book - (Post)Colonialism and Cultural Heritage
Book - (Post)Colonialism and Cultural Heritage
Book - (Post)Colonialism and Cultural Heritage
Book - (Post)Colonialism and Cultural Heritage
Book - (Post)Colonialism and Cultural Heritage

Book - (Post)Colonialism and Cultural Heritage

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Addressing colonial history and (post)colonial continuities is a major challenge for the Humboldt Forum, and will decisively shape the activities of this cultural institution. This volume features essays and conversations of prominent museum experts from around the world who have supported and advised the Humboldt Forum in its development. Through their statements, they take part in international discussions such as the intense debate about provenance and restitution of ethnological collections.
Includes contributions from George Okello Abungu (Nairobi), Kwame Anthony Appiah (New York), Philipp Blom (Vienna), Hartmut Dorgerloh (Berlin), Rita Eder (Mexico City), Hu Wei (Shanghai), Jyotindra Jain (New Delhi), Lars-Christian Koch (Berlin), Lee Chor Lin (Singapore), Neil MacGregor (London), Natalia Majluf (Lima), Wayne Modest (Amsterdam), Nazan Ölçer (Istanbul), Barbara Plankensteiner (Hamburg), Thomas Thiemeyer (Tübingen) , and Abdoulaye Toure (Dakar).

  • Published by Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Hanser Verlag
  • 15 x 21.5 cm, hard cover
  • 248 pages
  • ISBN:978-3-446-26642-1
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Book - (Post)colonialism and cultural heritage (DE)
Book - (Post)colonialism and cultural heritage (DE)
Book - (Post)colonialism and cultural heritage (DE)
Book - (Post)colonialism and cultural heritage (DE)
Book - (Post)colonialism and cultural heritage (DE)

Book - (Post)colonialism and cultural heritage (DE)

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Dealing with colonial history and (post)colonial continuities is one of the major challenges of the Humboldt Forum. It will decisively shape the work of this cultural institution. In this volume, prominent, globally active museum experts who accompanied the Humboldt Forum in its creation have their say. With their contributions, they take part in international debates, such as the passionate debate about the provenance and restitution of ethnological collections.
With contributions by George Okello Abungu (Nairobi), Kwame Anthony Appiah (New York), Philipp Blom (Vienna), Hartmut Dorgerloh (Berlin), Rita Eder (Mexico City), Hu Wei (Shanghai), Jyotindra Jain (New Delhi), Lars-Christian Koch (Berlin), Lee Chor Lin (Singapore), Neil MacGregor (London), Natalia Majluf (Lima), Wayne Modest (Amsterdam), Nazan Ölçer (Istanbul), Barbara Plankensteiner (Hamburg), Thomas Thiemeyer (Tübingen) , Abdoulaye Toure (Dakar).

 

  • Published by the Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Hanser Verlag
  • 15x21.5cm
  • 272 pages, bound
  • ISBN:978-3-446-26641-4
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Book - Terrible beauty. Elephant human ivory
Book - Terrible beauty. Elephant human ivory
Book - Terrible beauty. Elephant human ivory
Book - Terrible beauty. Elephant human ivory
Book - Terrible beauty. Elephant human ivory

Book - Terrible beauty. Elephant human ivory

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Ivory fascinates. As long as 40,000 years ago people carved mammoth tusks into artful figures and musical instruments, and it remains popular as a material to this day.

Ivory polarises. Severed elephant tusks represent both injustice and violence. The exploitation of man and nature, the imminent extinction of the elephant, as well as poaching and organized crime are all phenomena which we associate with the use of ivory today.

The publication approaches the subject critically and poses questions about our responsibility in our dealings with both animal and material.

  • Published by Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Hirmer publishing house
  • 21.5 x 26.5 cm, hardcover
  • 200 pages, 180 illustrations
  • ISBN:978-3-7774-3363-9
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Book - Terribly beautiful. Elephant Human Ivory (DE)
Book - Terribly beautiful. Elephant Human Ivory (DE)
Book - Terribly beautiful. Elephant Human Ivory (DE)
Book - Terribly beautiful. Elephant Human Ivory (DE)
Book - Terribly beautiful. Elephant Human Ivory (DE)

Book - Terribly beautiful. Elephant Human Ivory (DE)

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Fascinated by ivory. Humans used mammoth tusks to create elaborate figurines and musical instruments as early as 40,000 years ago, and the material continues to be popular today.

Ivory polarized. Because today the tusks of the elephants stand for injustice and violence at the same time:the exploitation of people and nature, the threatened extinction of elephants, illegal hunting and organized crime are phenomena that are associated with the use of ivory. The volume takes a critical approach to the subject and poses the question of our responsibility in dealing with animals and materials.

  • Published by the Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Hirmer publishing house
  • 21.5 x 26.5 cm, hard cover
  • 200 pages, 180 illustrations
  • ISBN:978-3-7774-3362-2
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A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear
A book to touch, see and hear

A book to touch, see and hear

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The Humboldt Forum is both a place of history and research and a place of encounter and inclusion. This inclusively designed book tells the history of the site from the 13th century to the present day with 14 tactile images and texts in large print, Braille and plain language.

What began as a small Dominican monastery has become one of the most important squares in Berlin over the centuries. With the help of your fingertips, your eyes or your ears, you will embark on a special journey through time in eight stages.

An audio version supplements the book and can be accessed here .

The book was created in cooperation with members of the Culture and Leisure Working Group of the Berlin General Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, founded 1874 e. V. emerged.

  • Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace, 2020
  • 26.2 x 44.2 cm
  • 64 pages
  • Texts in large print, Braille and plain language
  • 14 illustrations, 6 thermoforming foils and tactile printing
  • tactile map
  • ring binding
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Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)

Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace (DE)

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Modern, versatile, discussed:The high-quality, German-language book portrays the creation, construction and visions of the Humboldt Forum. Richly illustrated and with texts by the experts of the four partner institutions, you will gain insights into the young but eventful history of the house.

The debates about the reconstruction, the architecture, the building history, the historical traces from 800 years, the comprehensive cultural, educational and leisure activities and many other topics play a role.

The photographs, illustrations, room plans and sketches make the work a perfect reminder of a visit to the Humboldt Forum. Also as a gift, it increases the anticipation of soon experiencing this special place for yourself.

The book is also available in English.

  • Hardcover with dust jacket
  • Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Publisher:Prestel, 2020
  • 32.5x24.5cm
  • 248 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs, graphics, sketches and room plans
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Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace
Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace

Book - The Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace

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Modern, versatile, discussed:The high-quality, English-language book portrays the creation, construction and visions of the Humboldt Forum. Richly illustrated and with texts by the experts of the four partner institutions, you will gain insights into the young but eventful history of the house.

The debates about the reconstruction, the architecture, the building history, the historical traces from 800 years, the comprehensive cultural, educational and leisure activities and many other topics play a role.

The photographs, illustrations, room plans and sketches make the work a perfect reminder of a visit to the Humboldt Forum. Also as a gift, it increases the anticipation of soon experiencing this special place for yourself.

The book is also available in German.

  • Hardcover with dust jacket
  • Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Publisher:Prestel, 2020
  • 32.5x24.5cm
  • 248 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs, graphics, sketches and room plans
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Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)

Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the place (DE)

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From swamp area to cultural hotspot:On more than 1,500 square meters, the four exhibition areas in the Humboldt Forum tell the story of the place, embedded in the history of the city of Berlin.

The compact, German-language exhibition guide provides an overview of selected key topics and shows and explains the highlight objects. In addition to a summary of 800 years of building and political history and illustrations of the historical predecessors, the book accompanying the exhibition takes the reader on a tour of the exhibition areas"History of the Site"and"Traces"as well as the sculpture collection and the castle cellar.

The entertaining reading, written by the curators of the exhibition, is an ideal companion before, during or after the visit.

The book is also available in English.

  • Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Publisher:Prestel, 2020
  • 22 x 12.3 cm
  • 184 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs and graphics
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Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site
Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site

Book - Humboldt Forum. History of the Site

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From swamp area to cultural hotspot:On more than 1,500 square meters, the four exhibition areas in the Humboldt Forum tell the story of the place, embedded in the history of the city of Berlin.

The compact, English-language exhibition guide provides an overview of selected key topics and shows and explains the highlight objects. In addition to a summary of 800 years of building and political history and illustrations of the historical predecessors, the book accompanying the exhibition takes the reader on a tour of the exhibition areas"History of the Site"and"Traces"as well as the sculpture collection and the castle cellar.

The entertaining reading, written by the curators of the exhibition, is an ideal companion before, during or after the visit.

The book is also available in German.

  • Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Publisher:Prestel, 2020
  • 22 x 12.3 cm
  • 184 pages with numerous historical illustrations, photographs and graphics
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Short Guide - Humboldt Forum
Short Guide - Humboldt Forum
Short Guide - Humboldt Forum
Short Guide - Humboldt Forum
Short Guide - Humboldt Forum
Short Guide - Humboldt Forum

Short Guide - Humboldt Forum

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Get to know the history of a special place in Berlin and take a look behind the scenes of the Humboldt Forum. The English-language short guide presents aspects of the exhibition, event and educational institution.

The past, present and future meet in the Humboldt Forum and can be felt on every corner. The house is a direct successor to two historic buildings - the Royal Castle and the Palace of the Republic. A brief look back at the history of its origin will take you on a journey through the centuries. Alexander and Wilhelm von Humboldt also play a role here. Find out what the two have to do with the house named after them.

The reading offers an entertaining overview of the most important topics, actors and the architecture of the house.

The book is also available in German.

  • Publisher:Humboldt Forum Foundation in the Berlin Palace
  • Publisher:Prestel, 2020
  • 22x12cm
  • 96 pages with numerous illustrations, photos and plans
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Book - Crazy. The comic about the Berlin Palace
Book - Crazy. The comic about the Berlin Palace
Book - Crazy. The comic about the Berlin Palace
Book - Crazy. The comic about the Berlin Palace
Book - Crazy. The comic about the Berlin Palace
Book - Crazy. The comic about the Berlin Palace

Book - Crazy. The comic about the Berlin Palace

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The history of the city using a building as an example:on 135 pages, the architect and comic artist Sebastian Strombach tells how the former swamp area became what Berlin is today. With comic sequences and large-format city panoramas from the Ice Age to the present day, he focuses on the Berlin Palace, its architecture, symbolism and political significance over the centuries.

On the walk through time, readers get to know the eventful history of the house and its residents as well as the city in a funny, thoughtful and creative way. At the same time, the author describes the overarching historical events of the respective epoch and mixes well-known with lesser-known facts.

The black and white drawings are made with great attention to detail and are an unusual approach to the eventful history of the place.

  • Author and illustrator:Sebastian Strombach
  • Publisher:Urbanophil, 2020
  • 28.7x21.5 cm
  • 135 pages of black and white cartoon drawings
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