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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 1.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 1.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
In the early 21st Century, short-termism is ubiquitous – and yet the world has never faced so many complex challenges that require a long term perspective to solve. | |||
On current trajectories, the planet we hand over to tomorrow's generations could be in a worse state than the one we inherited. The continued progress, or even existence, of future generations is therefore not ensured. While social, economic and technological advances enable some of us to live longer and better lives, we have also created pathways to existential risks for humanity. | |||
Rooted in indigenous (Haudenosaunee) philosophy, the Seventh Generation Principle emphasizes that decisions made today should be considered in the light of their impact on at least the next seven generations. This intergenerational responsibility must be applied to the decisions we make today. We are dependent on one another to create a peaceful, inclusive, just and sustainable world, not only across borders but also across time. | |||
How can we be good ancestors towards future generations and leave a better world behind than the one we inherited? | |||
The ‘Good Ancestors’ exhibition invites you to journey across time, from the coast of the Indian Subcontinent to the depths of the Amazon, exploring art projects, cultural practices and traditions from across the world, deeply rooted in intergenerational thinking and our shared human experience. | |||
Woven throughout the exhibition are universal themes of community, ritual, and care—guided by the belief that future generations must be central to all our actions today. | |||
Through art and culture, we are reminded of our collective responsibility towards future generations, cultivating the awareness and frameworks needed to safeguard their rights. By embracing the idea of our far-distant descendants, we find a unifying force, one that transcends division and inspires collaboration. Safeguarding future generations may be humanity's most powerful legacy and the key to our collective existence. | |||
== Join hands with deep-time ancestors == | == Join hands with deep-time ancestors == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 2.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 2.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cueva_de_las_Manos more information] | |||
== New Mythologies == | == New Mythologies == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 3.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 3.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://www.ainsleyburrowsart.com/ Artist Ainsley Burrows' website] | |||
== Books that can't be read until the next century == | == Books that can't be read until the next century == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 4.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 4.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://www.futurelibrary.no/ Future Library website] | |||
== The largest African art piece ever made == | == The largest African art piece ever made == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 5.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 5.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://gaabafrica.org/ GAAB website]] | |||
==The pyramid that will take 1,200 years to build == | ==The pyramid that will take 1,200 years to build == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 6.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 6.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeitpyramide more information (English)/][http://www.zeitpyramide.de/ (German)] | |||
==This ancient horse must be maintained or it will disappear== | ==This ancient horse must be maintained or it will disappear== | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 7.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 7.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uffington_White_Horse Uffington White Horse] | |||
==A clock designed to keep time for ten millennia == | ==A clock designed to keep time for ten millennia == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 8.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 8.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://longnow.org/ Long Now Foundation] | |||
==Fishermen and the Ocean == | ==Fishermen and the Ocean == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 9.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN 9.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://subodhkerkar.com/ Artist Subodh Kerkar's website] | |||
==The sound of the Future: A 1,000-year musical composition == | ==The sound of the Future: A 1,000-year musical composition == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN10.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN10.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://longplayer.org/ Longplayer website] | |||
==Pamurimasa: Spirits of Transformation == | ==Pamurimasa: Spirits of Transformation == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN11.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN11.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://indigena.art/paulo-desana Paulo Desana's webpage on indigena.art] | |||
==The worlds slowest concert == | ==The worlds slowest concert == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN12.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN12.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://aslsp.org/ Cage Project Halberstadt] | |||
==The ghosts of the past - reframed == | ==The ghosts of the past - reframed == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN13.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN13.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://www.lisandrosuriel.com/ Artist Lisandro Suriel's website] | |||
==Future Design == | ==Future Design == | ||
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==Long before humanity, these organisms thrived on Earth == | ==Long before humanity, these organisms thrived on Earth == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN15.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN15.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
==A poem carved into the streets to increase the number of Saturdays == | ==A poem carved into the streets to increase the number of Saturdays == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN16.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN16.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Letters_of_Utrecht more information (English)/][https://www.delettersvanutrecht.nl/ (Dutch)] | |||
==For far future generations == | ==For far future generations == | ||
[[File:Good Ancestors expo UN17.jpg|400px|none]] | [[File:Good Ancestors expo UN17.jpg|400px|none]] | ||
[https://angelinakumar.com/ Artist Angelina Kumar's website] and [https://www.memory-of-mankind.com/ Martin Kunze's Memory of Mankind] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:13, 16 September 2024
Good Ancestors: Art and Culture for Future Generations
Exhibit organised by the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations and the Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations, UN General Assembly Building, Visitors Lobby, Gallery C, September 16th through 27th, 2024
The information below is provided to accompany the exhibition. Some of the content was licensed explicitly for the exhibition and must not be reproduced without prior consent of the respective owners, listed on the first page of the exhibit.
Introduction
In the early 21st Century, short-termism is ubiquitous – and yet the world has never faced so many complex challenges that require a long term perspective to solve.
On current trajectories, the planet we hand over to tomorrow's generations could be in a worse state than the one we inherited. The continued progress, or even existence, of future generations is therefore not ensured. While social, economic and technological advances enable some of us to live longer and better lives, we have also created pathways to existential risks for humanity.
Rooted in indigenous (Haudenosaunee) philosophy, the Seventh Generation Principle emphasizes that decisions made today should be considered in the light of their impact on at least the next seven generations. This intergenerational responsibility must be applied to the decisions we make today. We are dependent on one another to create a peaceful, inclusive, just and sustainable world, not only across borders but also across time.
How can we be good ancestors towards future generations and leave a better world behind than the one we inherited?
The ‘Good Ancestors’ exhibition invites you to journey across time, from the coast of the Indian Subcontinent to the depths of the Amazon, exploring art projects, cultural practices and traditions from across the world, deeply rooted in intergenerational thinking and our shared human experience.
Woven throughout the exhibition are universal themes of community, ritual, and care—guided by the belief that future generations must be central to all our actions today.
Through art and culture, we are reminded of our collective responsibility towards future generations, cultivating the awareness and frameworks needed to safeguard their rights. By embracing the idea of our far-distant descendants, we find a unifying force, one that transcends division and inspires collaboration. Safeguarding future generations may be humanity's most powerful legacy and the key to our collective existence.
Join hands with deep-time ancestors
New Mythologies
Artist Ainsley Burrows' website
Books that can't be read until the next century
The largest African art piece ever made
The pyramid that will take 1,200 years to build
more information (English)/(German)
This ancient horse must be maintained or it will disappear
A clock designed to keep time for ten millennia
Fishermen and the Ocean
Artist Subodh Kerkar's website
The sound of the Future: A 1,000-year musical composition
Pamurimasa: Spirits of Transformation
Paulo Desana's webpage on indigena.art
The worlds slowest concert
The ghosts of the past - reframed
Artist Lisandro Suriel's website
Future Design
Long before humanity, these organisms thrived on Earth
A poem carved into the streets to increase the number of Saturdays
more information (English)/(Dutch)
For far future generations
Artist Angelina Kumar's website and Martin Kunze's Memory of Mankind