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 Taïnos, commissioned by Jacques Chirac from Jacques Kerchache: the then Member of Parliament helped to raise awareness of this West Indian nation and its culture. More broadly, this major exhibition, held 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 putting the spotlight back on the Taïnos and Kalinagos, with a tribute exhibition installed in Martine Aublet's studio.
These two peoples occupied a vast territory that today includes Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Barbados, Grenada... Colonization, disease and forced labor eradicated almost all of these populations, but many Caribs continue to lay claim to their original heritage.
The Musée du Quai Branly brings these peoples' rich and fascinating culture to life through a variety of works. Religion, art, travel and trade, daily life: these relics tell the story of the Taïnos and Kalinagos. These rare pieces tell astonishing stories, and help us to better understand these fascinating peoples of the West Indies.
Cannibals, religious rites, clans and trade, the arrival of settlers, the legacy of the past: these works are a real mine of information for the curious.
A cultural voyage to discover without delay!
Dates and Opening Time
From June 4, 2024 to October 13, 2024
Location
Musée du quai Branly Jacques Chirac
37 Quai Jacques Chirac
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
