I'm not sure how I feel about this new exhibit at Kew Gardens...
on one hand, it's great that they're shedding light on the dark history of colonialism and its impact on indigenous cultures
. It's like we need to confront our past mistakes before we can move forward as a society.
But on the other hand, it does feel like we're just scratching the surface of a much bigger issue... I mean, there are so many complex narratives and power dynamics at play here that it's hard to know where to start
. And I'm not sure if exhibitions like this are enough to change our collective mindset.
I do love how The Singh Twins are using humor and whimsy to subvert expectations, though - it's a great way to make complex issues more approachable and thought-provoking
. But at the same time, I worry that we might be glossing over some of the more brutal aspects of colonialism in favor of a more feel-good narrative.
It's like... do we want to acknowledge our past wrongdoings and work towards reconciliation, or do we just try to sanitize history and move on?
It's a tough balance to strike, but I guess that's what these exhibitions are trying to say.
i love how these exhibitions use art to tell a different story, one that's not just about beauty but also about power dynamics and cultural appropriation 
it's so important for us to confront this uncomfortable history and learn from it, rather than ignoring or erasing it... kudos to Kew Gardens for doing the hard work of acknowledging their role in colonialism 
. Where are the sources? Where's the proof that these exhibits aren't just whitewashing colonialism? I'd love to see some solid evidence that these artists weren't just complicit in their own oppression, but actively subverted it with this project 
. And what about the 'grassroots communities' they're supposed to be representing? Are we talking about actual Indian voices or just tokenistic nods to diversity 
...it's not always easy to confront uncomfortable truths, but I think that's what makes this so important. we need to have these kinds of conversations and acknowledge the past in order to move forward 
This exhibition is like a mirror held up to our collective conscience - it shows us how colonialism's dark legacy still lingers in the shadows of our Western societies. I mean, think about it, we've been taught that the British Empire was all about progress and discovery, but really it was about exploiting resources and cultures for its own gain. It's like they say, "you reap what you sow" - and in this case, the sown seeds of colonialism are still bearing fruit in our attitudes towards indigenous cultures and the environment.