We are never indifferent to foreigners. They stir up conflicting feelings. How we encounter other, foreign people in society depends in great measure upon ourselves. Fear of what is foreign can lead to retreat, refusal, and insistence on the familiar. On the other hand, when we open ourselves to foreigners, they challenge us to rethink our categories of "ours" and "theirs". They may even lead us to perceive things differently, question our assumptions, and allow change to occur. In western culture, there has developed an arsenal of recurring visual cliches that determine the way we see. These images have already influenced our perception before we even meet a foreign being. This exhibition challenges visitors to grapple with their own stereotypes, and to think about the psychological, as well as physical, barriers and attitudes in relating to a person who is foreign. Only through reflection can we move beyond the stereotypes to free and equal encounters between individuals. The exhibition aims to contribute to this process of understanding.