Discover "Not Without Joy," an exhibition at Rudolfinum Gallery that brings together artists reflecting on critical global challenges. Through various media, the artworks explore themes of racial discrimination, gender issues, colonial exploitation, and the complex impacts of migration, drawing powerful parallels between Africa, Europe, and the United States. Visitors can engage with significant works by artists such as Kara Walker and Noah Davis, presented within the Rudolfinum's Time-Based series.
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This exhibition introduces the Czech public to artists reflecting on diverse life situations and issues that transcend local considerations, touching upon unresolved current and past traumas. It explores themes of racial discrimination, gender issues, colonial exploitation, and migration, drawing parallels between Africa, Europe, and the US.
The exhibition 'Not Without Joy' delves into profound life and personal stories embodied in artworks, which can be viewed as metaphors for key issues stemming from unresolved current and past traumas, particularly those existing between Africa, Europe, and the US. The pervasive issue of slavery and racial discrimination in America and globally, along with urgent gender-related concerns on a socio-economic level, are central. The exhibition also critically examines the consequences of European colonial exploitation and deep-rooted Eurocentric thinking, alongside the rarely discussed theme of migration and its impact on societies. It addresses the adaptation of migrants to new social standards, the potential for conflict or coexistence, and the experience of isolation within a crowd. The title, paraphrasing Langston Hughes' 'Not Without Laughter,' highlights the concept that joy exists through, rather than in the absence of, pain and suffering. This exhibition is part of the Rudolfinum's 'Time-Based' series, showcasing films, videos, and moving pictures. It features works by Kara Walker, Julius Eastman & The Otolith Group, Sunday Service (with Kanye West), Noah Davis, Frida Orupabo, and Ufuoma Essi. The exhibition curator is Petr Nedoma. A newspaper format catalogue accompanies the exhibition, featuring essays by Petr Nedoma and Professor Pavel Barša, along with artist biographies and installation views.
Admission is voluntary, allowing visitors to return on another day if they do not have enough time during their visit. Last entry to the exhibition is strictly 30 minutes before closing time. Specific exhibition ticketing details beyond voluntary admission are not provided on this page.
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