Cabinet of Curiosities

Objective: Consider historical practices of collecting.

• Watch What Are the Cabinets of Curiosities? | Emerald, Ivory, & Gold

• Discuss the fascination of Cabinets of Curiosities. Examine the cross section between exploration, colonisation and collection.

• Consider the ethical issues and debates around collecting ‘Exotica’.

• Create your own Cabinet of Curiosity by investigating objects found in your home. Draw or photograph and collage the objects to full up your cabinet. (Page 13)

Suggested artists to explore: Rizqi Maulana, Rudi Hermawan, Ipeh Nur and Amina McConvell.

If you are in the classroom, use this link to view the works high-res 16albermarle - Ex #21_artworks

In this image Rudi Hermawan explores the strange practices and mystical objects that can be found at some night markets, from animal sacrifices to “magical” talismans that can cure illnesses, make you rich, or help you win a lover. Rudi’s work always features a slightly bewildered, anonymous figure with a plastic bag over their head, an “everyman” figure who could be anyone, or all of us.