The 'Draden van ons Nederlandse slavernijverleden' exhibition in Breda illuminates a critical part of Dutch history. It examines the profound connections between the colonial past and contemporary society, with a special focus on North Brabant. Visitors can explore local narratives, the processing of colonial raw materials, and the personal involvement of region administrators. This unique presentation features a monumental tapestry artwork and compelling individual accounts, fostering dialogue about this significant heritage.
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This exhibition explores the threads of the Dutch slavery past and its impact on contemporary society, focusing on its presence in North Brabant and Breda. It highlights the processing of colonial raw materials, missionary work, and the personal involvement of Brabant administrators in plantations, as well as the stories of individuals who came from the colonies.
The exhibition 'Draden van ons Nederlandse slavernijverleden' (Threads of our Dutch slavery past) aims to increase knowledge and awareness of the Dutch slavery history and its ongoing effects. Following official apologies from various institutions, this part of history is given extra attention. The project contributes in a connecting way to the dialogue about this dark page in history. North Brabant's involvement is detailed across economic, religious, and administrative aspects, including the processing of colonial goods, missionary efforts, and the personal interests of Brabant officials in plantations. The exhibition also features individual stories of people from the colonies. In Breda, five meters of the monumental 35-meter-long artwork were realized. When the tapestry is displayed in Breda, various locations will focus on traces of the slavery past, illustrating its deep connection to the city and province. The Grote Kerk Breda specifically tells the story of Anna and Laloupe through the original baptismal registry from 1772, detailing their lives as servants to former governor Crommelin. The design for the Brabant tapestry was created by artist and designer Victor Sonna, who explores the experience of existing between two cultures in his work, often arising from tensions between cultures and styles. The tapestry will be moved to the Chassé Theater on June 29th for the Keti Koti commemoration.
Information regarding specific ticketing for this exhibition is not detailed on this page. Visitors are directed to explore locations and discover traces of the past, with some activities offering additional knowledge and awareness. The tapestry is scheduled to be displayed at various locations in Breda, including the Grote Kerk Breda and later the Chassé Theater.
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