Hash Marihuana Hemp Museum Features Virtual Exhibition at Spannabis 2021
The Hash Marihuana Hemp Museum, known for its extensive collection exploring cannabis and hemp culture, recently participated in Spannabis 2021, the world’s leading cannabis industry trade fair. This virtual edition of the event provided an opportunity for enthusiasts worldwide to explore the museum's offerings through an immersive 360-degree online experience.
Visitors to the virtual Spannabis event could tour the museum's Barcelona location, housed in a Modernista palace, and delve into its temporary exhibition, 'Puff Puff Pass!'. The virtual stand, number 272 in hall 5, was active on Friday, March 26th, and Saturday, March 27th, inviting participants to engage with the digital presentation, complete with accompanying music.
Insights from the World Cannabis Conferences
As part of the World Cannabis Conferences held during Spannabis, a special virtual roundtable titled 'Puff Puff Pass!' focused on cannabis in comix. Toni Benages, the curator of the 'Puff Puff Pass!' exhibition, hosted the discussion. He was joined by prominent figures in the Spanish comic scene:
- Emilio Bernárdez: Production manager and former editorial board member of the alternative comic magazine 'El Víbora' since the mid-1980s, and current director of the Barcelona-based underground comics publisher, La Cúpula.
- Rosa Codina: An illustrator and cartoonist, author of the graphic novel ‘Rompepistas’ (La Cúpula). Her drawings have been featured at the museum’s Barcelona location and in the cannabis magazine Tricomics.
- Aroha Travé: The acclaimed author of ‘Carne de cañón’ (La Cúpula), which earned the ACDCómic Critics Award for Best Breakthrough Author. Her illustrations were also part of the 'Puff Puff Pass!' exhibition and published in Tricomics.
This insightful discussion took place on Saturday, March 27th, at 6:30 PM CET, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of cannabis and comic art.
Experience the Hash Marihuana Hemp Museum in Amsterdam
While the virtual event showcased the museum's Barcelona collection, the Hash Marihuana Hemp Museum continues to welcome visitors at its original location in Amsterdam. Situated in the city’s historic Red Light District, this institution is celebrated as the world’s first museum solely dedicated to cannabis, offering a comprehensive look at its cultural, historical, and practical significance.
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