Monday, August 8, 2011

Arthur Erickson | Museum of Anthropology at UBC

Ok...
Its a beautiful building...
But what I don't understand is why the primary architectural focal point alludes to the Double Mortuary Poles (as once erected by the Haida Peoples).
Is the museum meant to evoke a somber remembrance of our countries first inhabitants accomplishments. Are we mourning the passing of their culture?

I've always been more of a wake person myself. I'd much prefer to memorialize the existence and passing of something with a party, than lament their passing with a melancholy monument.

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