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The New World - Envisioning the Unknown

Interactive exhibition

The Maastricht University Library in collaboration with the Maastricht Academy of Fine Arts and Design (MAFAD) proudly presents ‘The New World’. During this event we will present an interactive exhibition and the premiere of the travel documentary "Two Girls on Expedition in China. A journey two UM students made this summer, in the context of the 40th anniversary of Maastricht University.

Join us for an interactive exhibition where MAFAD students will be presenting their creative perceptions of unknown cultures. An exposition inspired by ‘Two Girls on Expedition in China’, a three week long voyage through China by two Maastricht University (UM) students. The two students set out to China with the aim of retracing the footsteps of 17th century Jesuits entailed in the works of Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher. Also, don’t miss out on the opportunity to see the premiere screening of the documentary of the voyage.

Come and explore

  • ‘The New World’ will take place on Thursday 8 December, from 17.00 – 21.30
  • The place to be: MAFAD Office, Kruisherengang, Stuersbuilding, black gate
  • Admission is free
  • Live music will be provided by David Ley (Love Foundation)
  • The bar will be well stocked with a wide variety of drinks provided by the WE festival crew
  • Also there will be a food stand with delicious refreshments in the courtyard, provided by our friends from With Love Burrito

More information

  Read all about this event on the Library Wall  
  Stay up to date: all New World updates on the UM Library Facebook page  
  Catch up on the blog at: library.maastrichtuniversity.nl/two-girls-in-china  

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