Quasi un paradiso at Museo Rietberg explores colonial gaze through contemporary art

The exhibition "Quasi un paradiso" at Museo Rietberg in Zurich examines how contemporary art, archives, and photography can rewrite the colonial gaze. Running until September 6, 2026, the show features works that challenge historical narratives and colonial perspectives. The museum, known for its non-European art collections, uses this exhibition to critically engage with its own colonial legacy. The title references a phrase often used to describe exoticized views of colonized lands. Artists in the show repurpose archival materials and photographic practices to deconstruct stereotypes and offer alternative viewpoints. The exhibition is part of a broader trend in European museums to address colonial histories through contemporary artistic interventions.