The Luxe amer exhibition opens on May 23, 2026, at the Château-Musée de Saumur, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Loi Taubira. This landmark law, passed in 2001, recognizes slavery and the slave trade as crimes against humanity. Organized by the Fondation pour la Mémoire de l’esclavage and the French Ministry of Culture, the exhibition highlights the ongoing impact of slavery on society and its presence in museum collections. Focusing on decorative arts, Luxe amer examines how colonialism and the slave trade influenced European history. Luxe amer 2001-2026 at Chateau de Saumur is scheduled for 23 May to 29 November 2026 at Esplanade Hubert Landais, Saumur, France.
Luxe amer 2001-2026 at Chateau de Saumur
The Luxe amer exhibition opens on May 23, 2026, at the Château-Musée de Saumur, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Loi Taubira. This landmark law, passed in…
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Event Details
When:
23 May to 29 November 2026
Where:
Esplanade Hubert Landais, Saumur, France
Category:
Arts & Crafts
Topic:
events
Region:
Pays de la Loire, France
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