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99% Invisible

Monumental Diplomacy

Sep 6, 2022
Ryan Lenora Brown, a reporter based in South Africa, dives into the complexities of Namibia’s Independence Memorial Museum, nicknamed the Coffee Maker. The museum's curious design by a North Korean studio raises questions about national identity and foreign influence. Brown explores North Korea's monumental diplomacy in Africa and its impact on cultural narratives. The conversation also touches on the challenges young Namibians face as they reshape historical interpretations and the role of art in political expression, reflecting a broader struggle for autonomy and self-definition.
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