The Rijksmuseum & Slavery exhibition offered a vital re-evaluation of the institution's artworks. It integrated 77 new museum labels into the permanent collection to highlight previously overlooked connections to Dutch colonial slavery. This initiative provided a nuanced understanding of the Netherlands' complex past and its deep ties to historical slavery, exploring stories of those impacted by the system.
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Rijksmuseum & Slavery introduced 77 new museum labels to paintings and objects within the permanent collection, illuminating their connections to Dutch colonial slavery. These labels aimed to reveal previously overlooked relationships between artworks and the historical system of slavery.
Rijksmuseum & Slavery sought to shed new light on the permanent collection by integrating 77 additional museum labels. These labels were designed to explore and explain the intricate relationships between various paintings and objects within the museum and the history of Dutch colonial slavery. The exhibition highlighted stories of individuals affected by slavery, including those who were enslaved, those who profited from the system, and those who spoke out against it. The initiative aimed to provide a more nuanced understanding of the Netherlands' complex past and its indelible ties to slavery from the 17th century onwards. The new labels remained in place for a year, concluding in February 2022, and were intended to be evaluated for possible integration into the museum's permanent displays. The museum also made these labels available in a booklet and as part of a digital collection and route within the Rijksmuseum app, allowing visitors to follow the narrative through the permanent collection and gain deeper insights into this crucial aspect of Dutch history.
Information about booking visits and general museum opening hours (Daily 9 am to 5 pm) is available. The exhibition was part of the permanent display and did not require separate ticketing beyond museum admission.
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