The Savage State investigates the complex human bond with other species, tracing a shift from viewing animals as objects to recognizing shared ecosystem interconnectedness. By pairing natural history specimens with contemporary artworks, this presentation invites reflection on biodiversity and the role of artists as witnesses to the natural world. Experience this multidisciplinary project held at the Musée d'Art moderne et contemporain.
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This exhibition explores the complex relationship between humans and animals through history, shifting from the perception of animals as objects to recognizing their role in the wider ecosystem. It presents a unique dialogue between natural history specimens from the Zoological Museum and contemporary artworks from the MAMCS.
The animal world has long served as a fundamental source of inspiration for artistic creation, from the earliest cave paintings to the present day. This exhibition examines the complex, often ambiguous human relationship with other species, exploring themes of fascination, otherness, and mutual dependence. While animals were historically viewed as objects or beasts of burden, this project highlights an evolving perspective that prioritizes the interconnectedness of our shared ecosystem. Organized on the occasion of the reopening of the Zoological Museum, the exhibition creates a powerful dialogue between natural history collections and contemporary artworks held at the MAMCS. By placing these diverse objects side-by-side, the curators invite visitors to reconsider their own place within the biodiversity of the living world, reflecting on how artists continue to act as crucial witnesses to our natural environment.
The exhibition is hosted at the Musée d'Art moderne et contemporain (MAMCS). Admission is 7.50€ for adults and 3.50€ for reduced-rate tickets; the museum is closed on Mondays and accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
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