Exhibitions
Myanm/art
Jul 17 - Jul 20, 2020
We should question how our history is taught to us. Who are the characters, what are their stories? Researching our past requires a 360 degree view of the heroes and the villains. The characters are complex and there are still untold stories left among them. When we learn about history, we learn from multiple viewpoints, textbook education, censorship and propaganda.
Reflect on your own perspective of Myanmar’s history. Who taught it to you? From whose point of view do you understand the stories of Burma? Are you critical of history or are you simply proud of it? Do you lament the changes or are you happy with where the country stands now?
The artworks in this exhibition reflect the history of the country from two varying perspectives. One is the perspective of Sawangowongse Yawnghwe, a Shan artist who lives outside of Myanmar but whose life and family tell the history of independence and parliamentary democracy, ethnic strife and military conquest. The other perspective is of Aung Zaw Myo, from the Anyar region - not an artist but a program officer and writer at Rainfall Feminist Organization. His Multiple Choice questions confront the audience about their version of truth when it comes to society in Myanmar.
This Martyr’s Day 2020, we hope you will take time to consider the complex versions of Myanmar history and investigate your own perspectives and biases through these works.
ー Curated by Myanm/art
