Museo on the Seam
A cavallo della linea geografica e sociale che divide ebrei e arabi e Gerusalemme Ovest da Gerusalemme Est, il Museum on the Seam non si fa intimidire da questioni di significato politico esplosivo.
Al contrario, la missione esplicita del Museo è di “utilizzare l’arte come linguaggio senza limiti, al fine di portare l’opinione pubblica a discutere su controversi argomenti sociali”.
Il Museum on the Seam è l’unico museo di questo tipo in tutto Israele. È un museo socio-politico, che mostra il meglio dell’arte contemporanea.
Il museo è stato istituito nel 1999 con il supporto della famiglia tedesca dei Von Holtzbrinck. Si trova in un edificio costruito nel 1932 dall’architetto Arabo-Cristiano Anton Baramki, situato sulla strada Route 1, lungo il confine che dal 1948 al 1967 ha diviso Israele e Giordania.
Fino alla conquista israeliana di Gerusalemme Est, avvenuta con la Guerra dei Sei Giorni nel 1967, la struttura dove oggi si trova il museo è stata utilizzata come un avamposto militare Giordano.
Il terrazzo del museo offre una magnifica vista su tutta Gerusalemme. Organizzando mostre ed esibizioni che riflettono la realtà riguardo i più importanti temi relativi allo status di Gerusalemme – diritti umani, ansia emotiva, relazione tra spazio personale e pubblico, ecc – il museo è diventato una specie di think tank vibrante, inflessibile e sempre pronto a commentare in modo rilevante lo stato delle cose in Israele.
La mostra “Beyond Memory”, ad esempio, esplora i futuri scenari al fine di imparare a non ripetere gli sbagli commessi in passato. La mostra è composta dalle opere di 24 artisti di fama internazionale come Christian Boltansky e Bill Viola.
Il museo è facilmente accessibile con il tram (fermata Shivtei Yisrael) e offre comunque un parcheggio auto. Sono disponibili anche dei tour guidati.
Link per i biglietti:
http://www.mots.org.il/Eng/Contact/BookingForm.asp
Basato su 42 recensioni dei viaggitori
The Museum sits in what used to be a military surveillance point, just on the border between East and West Jerusalem. It's surrounded by the Jewish Orthodox neighbourhood of Mea Shearim and the mostly Palestinean areas across the street that used to divide the city. Thus the name is truly purposeful. The building and the views...
altroThe Museum sits in what used to be a military surveillance point, just on the border between East and West Jerusalem. It's surrounded by the Jewish Orthodox neighbourhood of Mea Shearim and the mostly Palestinean areas across the street that used to divide the city. Thus the name is truly purposeful. The building and the views from the small holes for weaponry is worth some time. And the exhibition was carefully curated, alongside themes, in this case women and their place in modern society. A small museum in a great location to spend big time. A must every time you visit the city.
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I have never had a more disturbing experience. I lead my life based on tolerance and reaching out to those different than me. I was excited to see a museum dedicated to my same values - and in Jerusalem, a city suffering from so much intolerance. My disappointment was painful when I found exhibit...
altroI have never had a more disturbing experience. I lead my life based on tolerance and reaching out to those different than me. I was excited to see a museum dedicated to my same values - and in Jerusalem, a city suffering from so much intolerance. My disappointment was painful when I found exhibit after exhibit that demonized one group of people. In a misplaced effort to express tolerance the museum had display after display that demonstrated intolerance. I found myself more and more disturbed by the hate expressed here. In a city rich with museums, this is a museum not worth your time.
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Most of the written and internet findings I read suggested that this is actually a museum with some historical relevance however, we were surprised to discover that it is actually a "socio political contemporary art museum". To this end, it is a bit of a gem. Housed on three floors this Gallery...
altroMost of the written and internet findings I read suggested that this is actually a museum with some historical relevance however, we were surprised to discover that it is actually a "socio political contemporary art museum". To this end, it is a bit of a gem. Housed on three floors this Gallery present themed exhibits that challenge the status quo and current thinking in any number of socio-political areas. The exhibit we saw was focused on feminine issues/challenges to Orthodox Judaism. It presented an interesting "other" side to current practices. All signage is in Hebrew and English, there is a cute café on the roof and a terrace (although the view is really of no consequence). They also have a gift shop with an interesting collection of items. If you're looking for something a little different that may challenge how you currently think about certain social issues than you'll certainly enjoy spending 1-2hours here. It's easy walking distance from Damascus Gate.
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