Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Mind's Eye Re: Museums

I'd like to see deeper changes than just handing the stuff back. Our
museums and public 'celebrations' all retain aspects of war and
sexism. What I'd like to see is hard to say as I find the places
boring. Some of the amazing ancient geometry is actually found in
molecules.

On Feb 1, 12:00 pm, rigsy03 <rigs...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I get upset with these illustrations of Indian and Asian myths since
> most artifacts are in foreign museums- mostly British. I feel like I
> am walking though a pawn shop or culture heist. And I do not buy the
> argument that the West is keeping these artifacts "safe". What do you
> think?
>
> I am lost in Hindu myths- I would need four brains- like Vishnu's four
> arms!

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