I mean, I'm not sure about this "Africa Direct" exhibit at the Kyiv museum ... It sounds like they're trying to make a big statement about decolonization, but isn't it just another way of cultural appropriation? They're taking all these artifacts from African countries and displaying them in Ukraine without really understanding the context or history behind them. I'm not saying that's always bad, but can't we just have an exhibit where Africans curate their own art and stories instead of us Ukrainians trying to learn about it for once?
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this exhibition at the Khanenko Museum . I mean, it's not every day you see African art being showcased in a non-traditional way like that. The fact that it's been collected over two decades by a Ukrainian couple who've worked on public health is really cool too. But what I love about this exhibition is how it challenges the way we think about Africa and its art . It's not just about displaying artifacts, it's about creating a connection between cultures and experiences. The fact that they're doing this during a time of war just makes it even more impressive . And Anika Johnson's quote "We are both freedom fighters" gives me chills . I'm loving the way this exhibition is redefining what museums can do in times of resistance .