In 1931, Paris witnessed the spectacular International Colonial Exhibition, which attracted nearly 8 million visitors, showcasing architectural marvels from France's empire, including replicas of global landmarks.
The contrast between the Colonial Exhibition's massive scale, prompting millions of visitors, and the modest attendance of the anti-imperial counterexhibition speaks volumes about the prevailing sentiments of the time.
Kuper's book delves into the evolution of ethnographic museums, highlighting their role in narrating not just imperial history, but also contemporary issues connected to colonial legacies.
The transformation of the original Colonial Museum into the National Museum of the History of Immigration symbolizes a shift in focus towards the narratives of formerly colonized societies.
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