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UNA NUEVA HISTORIA: Isabel Muñoz Photography Exhibition at the National Museum of Anthropology

Explore striking photographs by Isabel Muñoz revealing Neolithic societies and their cultural heritage in Anatolia.

The National Museum of Anthropology presents 'UNA NUEVA HISTORIA,' a significant photography exhibition by Isabel Muñoz. This project offers an anthropological perspective on the formation of ancient Neolithic societies. Discover her powerful images captured at four archaeological sites in Anatolia, exploring early human history and cultural expressions. The exhibition also marks the inauguration of the museum's 150th anniversary program.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases the latest major project by renowned photographer Isabel Muñoz, offering an anthropological perspective on the formation of Neolithic societies through her striking photographs of four archaeological sites in Anatolia. The exhibition also inaugurates the special program for the 150th anniversary of the National Museum of Anthropology.

Curatorial context

Isabel Muñoz, a prominent contemporary photographer, presents "UNA NUEVA HISTORIA," a significant new project that delves into the formation of Neolithic societies with a profound anthropological lens. The exhibition features her impressive photographs of four key archaeological sites in Anatolia: Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, Nevali Çori, and Sayburç. These sites have yielded discoveries that are reshaping our understanding of early human societies during the transition from nomadism to sedentarization, including their chronology, social organization, daily life, megalithic constructions, artistic expressions, and concepts of the sacred. This exhibition serves as the inauguration of the special program celebrating the 150th anniversary of the National Museum of Anthropology (1875-2025), a nod to its historical origins as a Museum of Prehistory. The project establishes a connection between the MNA and significant institutions dedicated to early human history, such as the Pera Museum in Istanbul, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara, and the National Museum of Altamira. Muñoz's powerful images invite viewers to contemplate a remote past while engaging with contemporary questions about human identity, our connection to the cosmos, and what fundamental aspects of our existence we may have overlooked since these ancient societies thrived.

Admission and ticket notes

Entry to the exhibition is free of charge. Visitors can also access a virtual tour of the exhibition online. Further details about visiting the museum are available on their official website.

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Venue
National Museum of Anthropology
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 12, 2024 – Jan 19, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Featuring photography by Isabel Muñoz, with curatorship by Blanca Berlín and François Cheval.
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