Do you know the Tainos and Kalinagos? These indigenous peoples flourished in the Caribbean until the end of the 15th century, before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492. Almost entirely extinct by the 16th century, these civilizations are revealed in an exhibition organized by the Musée du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac, from June 4 to October 13, 2024.
If you lived in Paris in 1994, you may remember the landmark exhibition dedicated to the two peoples, commissioned by Jacques Chirac from Jacques Kerchache: the then Member of Parliament helped to raise awareness of these West Indian nations and their culture. More broadly, this major exhibition at the Petit Palais launched a particular craze for the arts of the world outside the West.
Thirty years on, the Musée du Quai Branly is turning the spotlight back on the Taïnos and Kalinagos, with a tribute exhibition installed in the Martine Aublet studio.
These two peoples occupied a vast territory, which today includes Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Barbados, Grenada... Colonization, disease and forced labor eradicated almost all of these populations, but many Caribbeans continue to lay claim to their original heritage.
The Musée du Quai Branly brings to life the rich and fascinating culture of these peoples through a variety of works. Religion, art, travel and trade, daily life: these relics tell the story of the Taïnos and Kalinagos. A cultural journey to discover without delay!
Dates and Opening Time
From June 4th, 2024 to October 13th, 2024
Location
Musée du quai Branly Jacques Chirac
Quai Branly
75007 Paris 7
Access
Metro line 9 "Iéna" station RER C "Pont de l'Alma" station
Prices
Tarif réduit: €11
Plein tarif: €14
Official website
www.quaibranly.fr
