The Dark Side of ExhibitionsAn exploration into the invisible side of world's fairs.“Exhibitions are the timekeepers of progress. They record the progress of the world. They stimulate people's energy, resourcefulness and intellect and stimulate human genius. They enter the house. They broaden and illuminate people's lives. They open powerful storehouses of information for the student. Every exhibition, large or small, has contributed to this step forward. "President William Mckinley 1901ContentsIntroduction 3Human zoo or improvement of knowledge. 4Expo and racism 5Fairs and money. 7Sustainability of exhibitions 9Conclusion 12Works cited 13IntroductionThe exhibition, as defined by the Oxford English Dictionary, is "A large public exhibition of art or commercial goods" ( Dictionaries, 2014).Since their inception in 1851, the Exhibitions have always been at the forefront of design and innovation, showcasing the latest and greatest ideas to the rest of the world and pushing architectural boundaries the attitudes of society at any given time. Exhibitions become a microcosm of society bringing the world together for a great show and an opportunity to outdo each other on who is the best. President William Mckinley gives a very positive view of the exposition through his quote, expressing how much the Expo has done for industry and world relations. Prince Albert, whose idea was initially to organize a world exhibition, his aim for the exhibition was "a demonstration of international goodwill, as a peaceful spectacle of national identities" (Kemper, 2000). However there was a very dark side to the world in the fairs among the rides and pleasure gardens there was a dark side hidden. Racism, imperialism,...... middle of paper...... World Exhibitions, 1851-1939. Manchester: Manchester University Press.Greenhalgh, P., 2011. Fair World: a history of world fairs and expositions, from London to Shanghai 1851-2010. Britain: Papadakis.Kemper, J., 2000. Internationalism and the search for a national identity: Britain and the Great Exhibition of 1851. Stanford: Stanford University.Library, B., ND The Great Exhibition. [Online]Available at: http://www.bl.uk/learning/histcitizen/vicctorians/exhibition/greatexhibition.html[Accessed 1 April 2014].Telegraph, T., 2012. The Telegraph- Eiffel Tower of Value of £344 billion to the French economy – or to the six Towers of London. [Online] Available at: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/9492500/Eiffel-Tower-worth-344-billion-to-French-economy-or-six- Towers-of-London.html[Accessed 1 April 2014].Figure 1- Netherlands Pavilion 2000 9