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The EXODUS Exhibition: Contemporary Art Exploring Themes of Slavery, Liberation, and the Promised Land

This unique showcase at Buitenplaats Doornburgh features powerful artistic interpretations of human struggle and hope.

The EXODUS exhibition at Buitenplaats Doornburgh brings together more than twenty contemporary artists. Each artist offers a unique interpretation of the concept of 'Exodus,' delving into diverse meanings from stories of slavery and liberation to the anticipation of a promised land. This profound collection explores urgent narratives through compelling creations.

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Exhibition summary

The EXODUS exhibition features works by over twenty artists exploring themes of slavery, liberation, and the journey to the promised land. The exhibition is housed within the youngest National Monument of the Netherlands at Buitenplaats Doornburgh.

Curatorial context

The EXODUS exhibition brings together the work of more than twenty contemporary artists, each offering their interpretation of the concept of 'Exodus.' This word carries diverse meanings, from stories of slavery and liberation to the arduous journey through the desert and the anticipation of a promised land. The exhibition is hosted at Buitenplaats Doornburgh, recognized as the Netherlands' youngest National Monument, highlighting the intersection of historical significance and contemporary artistic expression. This particular article details a visit by the EO radio program 'De Nacht' to the exhibition. It features discussions with Carolien Croon and Joanna van Dorp, directors of the Bijbels Museum and Buitenplaats Doornburgh, who collaborated to create this unique showcase. The content references specific artworks, such as 'Stenen tafels, mapping the unknown' by Anook Cléonne, and emphasizes how artists engage with urgent narratives through their creations.

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Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen)
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Artist line / attribution
Works by more than twenty artists are featured, with contributions mentioned from Anook Cléonne. The exhibition is a collaboration between the Bijbels Museum and Buitenplaats Doornburgh, with insights provided by directors Carolien Croon and Joanna van Dorp.
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