Mucem Explores Ingestion and Consumption of Art in Exhibition 'The Taste of Images'
The Mucem (Musée des civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée) is set to unveil 'The Taste of Images' ('Le Goût des images'), which investigates the concept of consuming images from ancient times to the present, focusing on Europe and the Mediterranean. This exhibition raises inquiries about the reasons behind humanity's tendency to ingest images rather than just observe them, delving into their cultural and historical importance. It proposes that this act of consumption enables individuals to absorb elements that can heal, protect, and transform, while also promoting learning and community interaction. By intertwining art history, anthropology, and sensory experiences, it reinterprets consumption as a personal act, challenging conventional perspectives on visual culture.
Key facts
- Mucem (Musée des civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée) presents exhibition 'The Taste of Images'.
- The exhibition explores the ingestion and consumption of images in art.
- The theme covers the period from earliest antiquity to the present day.
- The geographical focus is particularly on Europe and the Mediterranean.
- The exhibition poses questions about why people incorporate images into their bodies.
- It examines the functions of these acts and what they reveal about societies.
- The show argues that ingesting a figurative object can harbor healing, protective, and transformative powers.
- Ingestion also offers means to learn, resist, play, dream, and participate in dedicated life.
Entities
Institutions
- Mucem (Musée des civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée)
Locations
- Europe
- Mediterranean