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Amazonias: A Defiant Exhibition
The Amazonias exhibition at the CCCB challenges stereotypes, promotes indigenous voices, and advocates for the rainforest's preservation.
Spanish
Spain
Climate ChangeEnvironmentCultureArtAmazonIndigenous
Cccb (Centre De Cultura Contemporània De Barcelona)MomaReina SofíaTate
Eliane BrumDavi KopenawaEmilio FiagamaRember YahuarcaniElias Mamallacta
- What is the call to action presented by the exhibition?
- The exhibition calls for a shift from exploitative practices to a dialogue-based approach that respects the Amazon's people and environment and stresses the urgent need to protect the rainforest before reaching an irreversible point of no return.
- What is the main objective of the Amazonias exhibition?
- The Amazonias exhibition at the CCCB in Barcelona challenges common stereotypes of the Amazon rainforest, aiming to present a more nuanced and accurate portrayal of its inhabitants and history.
- What is the significance of Eliane Brum's book and perspective?
- Eliane Brum's book, "La Amazonia, viaje al centro del mundo," which frames the Amazon as a woman, serves as a key reference, linking the violence against the rainforest to the violence against women.
- What types of media and experiences are included in the exhibition?
- The exhibition features various forms of media, including photographs, videos, music, art, and objects, offering immersive experiences such as a ceremonial hut and recreating the smells of the rainforest and deforestation.
- How does the exhibition portray the role of indigenous peoples in the Amazon?
- Indigenous peoples' perspectives are central to the exhibition, highlighting their contributions to the Amazon's biodiversity, cultural richness, and technological innovations, while addressing threats such as deforestation and extractivism.