This Madrid exhibition invites visitors to critically engage with the 'General Exhibition of the Philippines' held in El Retiro Park in 1887. Through a compelling display of historical photographs and cultural artifacts, it explores the societal attitudes of the time. Reflect on colonial control and the complex representation of people and territories from the 19th century through this insightful presentation.
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This exhibition reflects on the 'General Exhibition of the Philippines' held in Madrid's El Retiro park in 1887, using photographs and objects. It aims to provoke thought on the historical context, changing attitudes towards colonial control, and the representation of people and territories from that era.
This exhibition delves into the 'General Exhibition of the Philippines' that took place in Madrid's El Retiro park in 1887, a significant event within the broader context of European universal and particular exhibitions of the 19th century. Exactly 130 years after its occurrence, the exhibition serves as a point of reflection rather than commemoration, acknowledging the vast shifts in societal attitudes towards political and economic control of distant territories, as well as the perception of the people who inhabited them. The display presents a critical look at how the Philippines was presented to the Spanish public in 1887. It highlights that any exhibition is a product of personal and social choices, with the presented content being a selection from potentially many realities. The exhibition focuses on how the portrayal of the Philippines was shaped by the viewpoints of its time, acknowledging that different perspectives could have led to a varied representation.
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