The Development of Cultural Diplomacy in Toronto through the lens of the ROM’s “The Chinese Exhibition,” 1974
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Authors
Sue-Chue-Lam, Megan
Date
2018
Type
conference object
Language
en
Keyword
Museum , China , Archaeology
Alternative Title
Abstract
In 1974, the Royal Ontario Museum hosted “The Chinese Exhibition,” a blockbuster exhibit featuring the archaeological finds of the People’s Republic of China. “Blockbuster exhibits” are a significant locus for cultural exchange between the exhibiting institution and the culture that is being showcased. The purpose of “The Chinese Exhibition” was to simultaneously legitimize the ROM as a player on the global stage, as well as to further the cultural legitimacy of the PRC in the Western World via international diplomacy.