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UN Department of Public Information
A cartoon exhibit in observance of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (2008).
[Note to Correspondents] [ Main Gallery ]
UN Department of Social and Economic Affairs
An exhibit in observance of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, featuring artwork by winners of a children’s art competition.
[ South Gallery ]
17 December –
7 March 2008
Installation of an outdoor ice bridge and indoor exhibit of photographs on effects of climate change.
[Note to Correspondents] [ North East Gallery ]
A two-part exhibition on the theme of “rescue” during the Holocaust:
BESA – A Code of Honour: an exhibit about Muslim Albanians who rescued Jews during World War II; Carl Lutz and the Legendary Glass House in Budapest : an exhibit featuring the Swiss Vice-Consul in Budapest who helped save the lives of Jews during the Holocaust.
[Note to Correspondents] [ Main Gallery ]
An exhibition of award-winning cartoons by international artists who have participated in the “Aydin Dogan International Cartoon Competition” in Turkey.
[Note to Correspondents] [ Main Gallery ]
“The African Union in Darfur”
The exhibition features a collection of photographs highlighting the work of the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) to contain the violence and improve security in Darfur during its three-and-a-half-year presence (April 2004 to December 2007).
[Note to Correspondents] [ South Gallery ]
17 March – 22 April
Commemoration of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
A two-part exhibit consists of:
The Middle Passage: White Ships/Black Cargo – an exhibit featuring 52 pen-and-ink and tempera drawings on rice paper by Tom Feelings;
Amistad – an exhibit depicting the story of the Amistad Incident of 1839 where captive slaves took over control of the schooner Amistad.
[Note to Correspondents] [ Main Gallery ]
‘Our Health, Our Future’
An exhibit commemorating the 60th anniversary of the World Health Organization, featuring key historical milestones in global public health.
[Note to Correspondents] [ South Gallery ]
International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action
A one-day exhibit about landmines and explosive remnants of war marking the annual day, 4 April.
Indigenous Exhibit
A two-part exhibition to coincide with the 7th session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues featuring:
An international photographic and art exhibit by and about indigenous artists;
All Roads Film Project showcasing breakthrough film and still photography from indigenous and underrepresented minority cultures around the globe.
[Note to Correspondents] [ Main Gallery ]
Hard Rain
A collection of photographs on the issues of climate change, habitat loss, pollution, poverty and human rights, illustrating the lyrics of “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall” by Bob Dylan.
[Note to Correspondents] [ North East Gallery ]
Unlearning Intolerance: Art, Attitude and Environment
An exhibit of artwork by international artists participating in the sixth Unlearning Intolerance seminar “Art Changing Attitudes toward the Environment”.
[Note to Correspondents] [ South Gallery ]
Honouring 60 Years of United Nations Peacekeeping: Looking Back / Moving Forward
A photo exhibit in celebration of the 60th anniversary of UN peacekeeping beginning with the first UN peacekeeping mission in May 1948.
[Note to Correspondents] [ South Gallery ]
An exhibit consisting of body maps of people living with HIV created by artists from Canada, Tanzania and Zambia.
[Note to Correspondents] [ South Gallery ]
World Press Photo 08
A photographic exhibition featuring the winning images by international photographers participating in the annual World Press Photo contest.
The Amazon Forest and Climate Change
A multimedia exhibit raising awareness about the Amazon Forest, its vital role and its fragile and endangered condition.
Towards an Inclusive Peace: United Nations Support to Nepal’s Peace Process
A multimedia exhibit illustrating the different forms of assistance provided by the United Nations in the run-up to the historic Constituent Assembly election of April 2008 in Nepal.
International Youth Art Show
1) 192 Children’s Views of the World – A selection of art from around the globe presented by Geneva World Association (Switzerland) and the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the UN;
2) Sport and Peace through the Olympic Spirit – Created for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China sponsored by International Paint Pals, Youth Art Connection and Boys and Girls Club of Atlanta;
3) Drawings about the Environment – Children’s drawings presented by UNICEF USA and the Japan Quality Assurance Inc.;
[Note to Correspondents] [ Main Gallery ]
One Planet, One Chance
A visual display of the current levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere, based on the Human Development Report 2007/2008.
[Note to Correspondents] [ North East Gallery ]
UN BOOK DAYS
A book fair, with the participation of over 25 UN Agencies and Inter-Governmental Organizations.
UN Department of General Assembly and Conference Management
The United Nations and the International Year of Languages: Facilitating Communication among Nations
An exhibit that illustrates the role that the United Nations plays in promoting dialogue and cooperation among its Member States through the use of the six official languages.
[Note to Correspondents] [ South Gallery ]
16 October –
19 November
UN Department of Public Information / Louis XIII de Rémy Martin
KARITO
An audio sculpture made from interpretations of the 192 national anthems of the member states of the United Nations, layered one upon another, projected simultaneously from multiple sources.
[Note to Correspondents] [ North East Gallery ]
Wildlife Conservation Society / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Gateways to Conservation: Connecting People to Nature
A photographic exhibit to raise awareness about global conservation.
[Note to Correspondents] [ Main Gallery ]
30 November
Paint for the Planet (Indoor exhibit) -
A selection of stand-out entries from UNEP’s International Children’s Painting Competition showcasing children’s fears and hopes for the planet.
[Note to Correspondents] [ Off Main Gallery ]
UNite to Combat Climate Change (Outdoor exhibit) - Display of children's paintings to launch the campaign to support the call for a definitive agreement at the climate change talks in Copenhagen, Denmark, in December 2009.
[ Visitors Plaza ]
20 November –
end December
Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict
Children of War: Broken Childhood
A photo exhibit on the issue of child soldiers and the role of the UN family in addressing the situation.
[Note to Correspondents] [ South Gallery ]
24 November –
13 December
Division for Palestinian Rights
The Palestinians: 60 years of struggle and enduring hope
An exhibit marking the annual International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, 29 November.
[Note to Correspondents] [ North East Gallery ]