The 'Casa di Cabral' pop-up exhibition celebrates the enduring legacy of Amílcar Cabral, marking his 100th birthday. Visitors can delve into the history of liberation movements in Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau, guided by Cabral's profound ideas. This unique presentation uses diverse artistic and archival materials to showcase his fight for national liberation and cultural identity. Experience this compelling story within a symbolic recreation of his childhood home.
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This pop-up exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of Amílcar Cabral, a key figure in the liberation movements of Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau. The exhibition explores his vision for national liberation and cultural identity through artistic photographs, videos, art, and archival materials, set within a symbolic representation of his childhood home.
The 'Casa di Cabral' pop-up exhibition marks the 100th birthday of Amílcar Cabral, the influential leader of the liberation movements for Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau. This unique exhibition invites visitors into a symbolic representation of Cabral's childhood home to explore the lesser-known history of the liberation struggle for these nations. Amílcar Lopes Cabral, an agricultural engineer, writer, and politician, was instrumental in guiding his people towards independence while deeply understanding the power of culture. Curated by Tania Christina Monteiro in collaboration with The Black Archives, the exhibition uses artistic photographs, videos, art, and unique archival materials to showcase Cabral's profound ideas on national liberation and cultural identity. Visitors can discover this compelling story and the revolutionary spirit that guided Cabral's fight.
Entry is donation-based. Recommended donation is €10 per person, €5 for students, schoolchildren, and seniors (65+). Entry for children aged 0-11 is always free.
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