Explore British imperial histories through museum artefacts and contemporary sculptures.
Join acclaimed Guyanese-British artist Hew Locke at the British Museum for a unique exhibition delving into British imperial histories. Locke, born in Edinburgh and raised in Georgetown, Guyana, re-examines imperial narratives through objects from the museum’s collection, displayed alongside newly commissioned works.
Locke's innovative approach digs into the museum's ties to British colonialism, using reframing techniques on items like Indigenous American drawings and a Guyanese feather headdress. Central to the show are Locke's Watchers, sculptural figures placed around the museum that watch over gallery visitors. This exhibition invites fresh dialogue on history, ownership, and identity.
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