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Art of Being Tuareg: Sahara Nomads in a Modern World

Cantor Center for Visual Arts - Stanford

May 30-September 2, 2007

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This exhibition focuses on silver jewelry, leather bags, and other items crafted by the nomadic Tuareg people of Niger, Mali, and Algeria. Art of Being Tuareg contrasts historic objects, which reflect Tuareg life in the Sahara, with modern objects created within urban contexts for Tuareg and non-Tuareg people. Catalogue available. Co-organized by the Cantor Arts Center and UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. The exhibition opens at UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History, then goes on view at Stanford. After viewing at Stanford, the exhibition travels to the National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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  Tickets: Free

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  Dates:
  May 30-September 2, 2007

  Times:
  Wed-Sun: 11am-5pm
  Thurs: 11am-8pm

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  Cantor Center for Visual Art- Stanford University

  Lomita Drive & Museum Way Stanford, CA 94305-5060

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  Parking along Museum Way is by permit only until 4:00 pm on weekdays, parking is free after 4:00 pm and on weekends. Metered parking is available along Lomita Drive in front of the Center, and a parking structure with both metered and permit parking is located on Roth Way near the Center. This parking is free after 4:00 pm weekdays and all day on weekends.

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  • Event Name: Art of Being Tuareg: Sahara Nomads in a Modern World
    "Fascinating glimpse into another world"
    Review posted by: Becky from Sunnyvale, CA, Aug 13, 2007
    

    This exhibit does an excellent job in delving into many facets of these nomadic people's lives. The intricate jewelry is a highlight, but so are the leather tents, video clips of traditional... Expand

    This exhibit does an excellent job in delving into many facets of these nomadic people's lives. The intricate jewelry is a highlight, but so are the leather tents, video clips of traditional ceremonies, and leather creations. It's a treat to see Tuareg visitors sitting in the exhibit doing traditional leather and silver work. Too bad they can't be there all the time. Collapse

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