In Chapter 14, I was enthralled with the story of Ayuba Suleiman Diallo. This story highlights some of the interesting aspects of slavery that I don't think I've ever really reflected on. At first, I couldn't understand how a slave-trader, turned slave, would then have slaves after being freed. The only thing I came to understand is that we don't always know the circumstances that people must have gone through in the slave-trade. The best we can do is appreciate the struggles everyone went through and ensure that we do everything we can to prevent people from being exploited in the future.
It was also interesting to find out that this portrait was on display in London for 5 years and is now back at the Qatar Museum. I am hopeful that this portrait will allow others to reflect on slavery in a different way as I did.
http://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/display/2011/ayuba-suleiman-diallo.php
Through the collection of fine and applied arts, objects document the meeting of diverse cultures. This topic resonates with audiences in Qatar, where different nationalities live side-by-side. Exhibitions will fuel conversations that take place far beyond the galleries.
It was also interesting to find out that this portrait was on display in London for 5 years and is now back at the Qatar Museum. I am hopeful that this portrait will allow others to reflect on slavery in a different way as I did.
http://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/display/2011/ayuba-suleiman-diallo.php
Through the collection of fine and applied arts, objects document the meeting of diverse cultures. This topic resonates with audiences in Qatar, where different nationalities live side-by-side. Exhibitions will fuel conversations that take place far beyond the galleries.
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