The 'Stille Wateren' exhibition offers a profound look at the Dutch slavery past and its ongoing echoes in modern society. Focused on Flevoland and the Zuiderzee, it presents overlooked histories and connections to Almere. Engage with interactive installations, unique artworks, and a compelling video installation by JeanPaul Paula and Rafik Opti, featuring local residents' stories and heritage reflections.
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Stille Wateren (Silent Waters) is an exhibition exploring the nuanced history of the Dutch slavery past and its enduring impact on contemporary society, with a specific focus on its connection to Flevoland and the Zuiderzee. Through interactive installations, artworks, and a video installation by artists JeanPaul Paula and Rafik Opti, the exhibition shares personal stories and historical narratives for and by the residents of Almere.
The exhibition 'Stille Wateren' (Silent Waters) confronts the often-overlooked history of the Zuiderzee, the seabed upon which Almere is built, and its profound connection to the Dutch slavery past. This history, deeply rooted in the well-being of the Netherlands and its descendants, continues to resonate with many residents of Almere. Eight individuals from the city openly share their personal stories, reflecting on what has shaped them and their heritage. The exhibition presents an honest narrative about our shared slavery history and its ongoing impact on society, with a particular emphasis on its links to Flevoland and the surrounding waters. Visitors can expect an immersive experience featuring interactive installations, sculptures, and artworks that narrate the crucial period of Dutch slave trade and its connection to the Zuiderzee. A video installation by creative director and stylist JeanPaul Paula, and film director, writer, and artist Rafik Opti, offers a nuanced and impactful story about Dutch slave trade, presented as a narrative for and by Almere's residents.
Information about ticketing and admission for 'Stille Wateren' is not provided on this page. Visitors are encouraged to check the official Kunstlinie website for details.
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