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Briefing: Some mothers do have 'em: Marseille's Mucem explores a millennium of motherhood in art

Strategic angle: Marseille's Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations (Mucem) is celebrating motherhood throughout history and how the roles of mothers have been depicted in art.

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The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations (Mucem) in Marseille is currently hosting an exhibition focused on motherhood as depicted in art throughout history.

This exhibition aims to explore the diverse representations of mothers and the significance of their roles in various cultural contexts over the past thousand years.

By analyzing these artistic interpretations, the Mucem provides insights into how societal views on motherhood have transformed, reflecting broader changes in cultural and social dynamics.