The Pop-up Exposition: Road to Echoes of In*Dependence offers a critical examination of independence anniversaries for Cabo Verde, Suriname, DRC, and Ghana. Explore the persistence of colonial structures and the true nature of freedom. This unique presentation highlights the often-overlooked contributions of women and anti-capitalist voices in global liberation struggles.
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This pop-up exposition explores the ongoing relevance of independence anniversaries for Cabo Verde, Suriname, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ghana. It critically examines the nature of freedom, the persistence of colonial structures, and the often-overlooked contributions of women and anti-capitalist voices in liberation struggles.
In 2025, significant independence anniversaries for Cabo Verde, Suriname, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Ghana prompt critical reflection beyond mere commemoration. This installation questions the true extent of freedom in these nations, investigating how colonial structures persist in new forms. It highlights the silenced narratives, particularly those of women who played vital roles in liberation and anti-capitalist movements advocating for economic justice. "Dekolonisatie is geen afgesloten hoofdstuk, maar een echo die doorklinkt in elke generatie" (Decolonization is not a closed chapter, but an echo that resonates through every generation). The exposition features archival material and works by artists such as Marcel Nonda, Monica Anegbeode, and Les Adu, offering fresh perspectives on freedom and resistance. The "Echoes of In*Dependence" research lab in Bijlmer provides an exclusive preview of this ongoing process, showcasing developing artworks by artists like Maurice 'Mo Wrights' Dharampal, Munganyende, and Tania Christina, offering insight into the creative development for the main exhibition opening in Spring 2026.
Entry is on a donation basis. A recommended donation of €10 per person, €5 for students, schoolchildren, and seniors (65+). Children aged 0-11 have free entry. The exhibition is open Wednesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 17:00.
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