In 2004, Gothenburg, Sweden received its newest addition to the downtown skyline, the Museum of World Culture. The museum’s webpage states that its aim is to “interpret the concept of world culture in a dynamic and open-ended manner.” Opening exhibits featured pieces on HIV in the era of globalization, people and myths of the Orinoco, Dwellings of the Demons by Fred Wilson.
Current exhibits at the Museum of World Culture include Earthlings, an interactive, family-friendly exhibit offering an objective look at what it means to live as humans on the planet Earth. Also featured is Destination X, a museum exhibit on world human travel and migration. The exhibit explores what causes human beings to migrate and travel through a mix of story, object, photograph and film. Kimono Fusion, a third exhibit, is a Japanese fashion using the kimono as a starting point and adding contemporary ideas and art.
The modernistic Museum of World Culture has a gently sloping roof with a beautiful four-story atrium overlooking woods and mountains. The Museum was designed by architectural couple Cécile Brisac and Edgar Gonzalez. A cafe, Tabla, offers a healthy selection of meals, snacks and beverages. Meeting and conference facilities are available. The programs available at the museum offer a wide variety of activities related to human culture, from theatre to music, plastic arts to discussions and conferences.
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