The Annenberg Space for Photography’s current exhibit, ‘No Strangers: Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World,’ is a group show about the wonder’of culture and the plight of indigenous people throughout the world. The exhibit runs through February 24. Guest-curated by esteemed anthropologist, author and photographer Wade Davis, ‘No Strangers’ explores the ways cultures express a shared humanity and navigate the circle of life. It poses a fundamental question: What does it mean to be human and alive? When the people of the world answer this question, they do so in 7,000 unique voices. Tragically, half of these may be silenced within a generation or two. At risk is our human legacy, a vast archive of knowledge and expertise.’ The exhibit features an original short documentary produced by Arclight Productions for the Annenberg. Filmed in many locations, from Washington, D.C., to Mongolia, the documentary features additional photographs, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage with exhibit photographers, indigenous people and experts. The themes explored in the exhibit include ‘The Circle of Life,’ ‘Our Shared Origins,’ ‘Ancient Wisdom’ and ‘Quest for Spirit.’ Exhibit images present cultures such as the Tibetan Buddhists of Nepal and their 2,500-year-old traditions; the last rainforest nomads who struggle to survive in Borneo; Ethiopian tribes that participate in bull-jumping as a ritual of tribal membership and manhood; and the Lakota in South Dakota who continue their spiritual ceremonies such as Sun Dances and the use of sweat lodges. Some of the photographs and films in ‘No Strangers’ contain cultural nudity and may not be appropriate for all ages. The Annenberg is located at 2000 Avenue of the Stars in Century City. Admission is free. Contact: annenbergspaceforphotography.org.
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