The CAPE x UTRECHT exhibition in Utrecht deeply explored complex historical connections between the Cape Colony and the Dutch city. It brought to light Dutch involvement in the Indian Ocean slave trade and its lasting resonance in contemporary South Africa and the Netherlands. Visitors engaged with unique archival materials and compelling artworks that collectively revealed often-overlooked narratives of slavery and its profound cultural legacy.
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This exhibition delves into the complex relationship between the Cape Colony and Utrecht, uncovering the often-overlooked histories of slavery in the Indian Ocean and its lasting impact on contemporary South Africa and the Netherlands. It features archival material and artworks by various artists exploring these hidden narratives.
The exhibition 'CAPE X UTRECHT: Verborgen geschiedenissen van slavernij en haar erfenis' (Hidden histories of slavery and its legacy) investigates the historical ties between the Cape Colony and Utrecht, particularly focusing on the Dutch involvement in slavery within the Indian Ocean. It highlights the ongoing relevance of this history in present-day South Africa and the reasons for its general neglect in the Netherlands. The exhibition details the historical context, from the indigenous peoples of Southern Africa to the establishment of the VOC settlement in 1652 and its reliance on slavery, which connected Utrecht to the Cape. This history, the text notes, laid the foundation for apartheid, a term of Dutch origin. The exhibition is a collaboration between HKU fellow Nancy Jouwe and The Black Archives, showcasing unique archival materials alongside artworks by Jasper Albinus, Diana Ferrus, Neo Muyanga, Shishani Vranckx, Judith Westerveld, Farren van Wyk, and Carine Zaayman. A public program with guided tours and artist talks was also offered during the exhibition period.
Entry was free on a donation basis. Details on the public program and guided tours were available via ag.hku.nl.
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