This exhibition invites visitors to engage with the profound journey surrounding the abolition of slavery. Commemorating 150 years since its official end, it highlights the extended period of forced labor and the compensation for plantation owners. The presentation prompts critical reflection on recent apologies and future actions needed for true healing and repair, featuring contemporary artworks that bridge past injustices with current dialogues.
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This exhibition delves into the hidden histories surrounding the end of slavery, commemorating 150/160 years since its official abolition. It explores the parliamentary debates, the heroes of the fight for freedom, and the ongoing discussion around reparations following the Dutch state's apologies.
"No Healing, Without Repair" takes visitors on a profound journey through the often-overlooked narratives connected to the abolition of slavery. Commemorating 150 years since the official end of slavery on paper in 1863, the exhibition highlights the extended period until 1873 during which enslaved individuals in Suriname continued to labor, while plantation owners received compensation. The exhibition features artwork by Edsel Selberie, Farida Sedoc, René Tosari, Serana Angelista & Stikstok, bringing a contemporary artistic lens to historical injustices. The exhibition also addresses the recent apologies offered by the Dutch state for its history of slavery and prompts a critical reflection on the meaning of these apologies in the context of reparations. By framing the moment not as a full stop but as a comma, the exhibition invites visitors to consider what comes next in the pursuit of true healing and repair, bridging the past with future actions and dialogues.
Admission is on a donation basis, with a recommended donation of €10 per person, €5 for students, pupils, and seniors (65+). Admission is free for children aged 0-11. Tickets can also be obtained via Eventbrite or on the day of the visit. Proceeds support the development of The Black Archives and the visibility of Black histories.
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