Colonial Legacies and Resistance at the Pardner Hand Exhibition, Bank of England Museum
Pardner Hand exhibition display, photo taken by author. I visited the Pardner Hand exhibition at the Bank of England Museum, which is an odd and interesting space. The experience was thought-provoking, particularly as I viewed it through the lens of my NYU London Postcolonial Visual Culture class, but it also resonated with me on a deeper personal level. Arriving at the museum was an experience in itself. The Bank of England building is grand and intimidating, a reflection of its significance and historical weight. Admission is met with airport-style security. I had to remove my bag, Apple Watch, and even my belt before passing through security arches, and my items were scanned. The museum isn’t large, but the space is considerable given that it is housed within the Bank of England. The exhibition, which was the purpose of my visit, was tucked into a corner of the foyer, occupying less than a quarter of the room’s exhibiting space— a notable contrast given the exhibition’s them
