Talking Objects
The Talking
Objects project asks young people to investigate
British Museum objects by talking to curators, handling real
objects, debating relevant issues and using drama, music, dance and
visual arts to expand ideas about the significance of these objects
for us today.
Over the next four years, we will be working with groups to look
at objects from the far corners of the collection, starting with
the Rosetta Stone, the Throne of Weapons, The Great Wave print and
the Jade Terrapin.
If you are a member of a community organisation or youth group
and would like to be involved in a future Talking Objects
project, please email communities@britishmuseum.org
The Rosetta Stone
April 2008
New Londoners youth group look at
the world famous stone that unlocked the secret of Egyptian
Hieroglyphs.
The Throne of Weapons
April 2009
New Horizon youth centre explore an object made from guns used
during the Mozambique civil war.
The Great
Wave
July 2009
Camden Chinese Community Centre youth group take a closer look at
this intriguing Japanese woodblock print.