This exhibition provides a deep dive into the journey of Surinamese people in the Netherlands. It illuminates a century of their fight for emancipation, cultural preservation, and against discrimination. Through rare archival materials, compelling visuals, and specially commissioned artworks, visitors can explore narratives of resilience and cultural heritage. The display offers insights into organized activities, wartime resistance, and the ongoing struggle for recognition and independence.
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This exhibition delves into the history of Surinamese people in the Netherlands, exploring 100 years of emancipation and struggle. Through unique archival documents, videos, and photographs, it uncovers hidden stories of resistance, cultural identity, and the fight against racism and discrimination.
The exhibition 'Surinamers in Nederland: 100 jaar emancipatie en strijd' (Surinamese people in the Netherlands: 100 years of emancipation and struggle) by The Black Archives and Vereniging Ons Suriname (V.O.S.) sheds light on the rich and often untold history of Surinamese individuals in the Netherlands. Utilizing a wealth of archival materials, including unique documents, video footage, and photographs, the exhibition traces the history of Surinamese people from their early organized activities in the Netherlands at the beginning of the twentieth century. It highlights their resistance efforts during World War II and the significant role they played in the emancipation of Surinamese language and culture. The exhibition also addresses the anti-racism and discrimination movements of the 1970s and explores the growing popularity of Surinamese words in contemporary Dutch culture, alongside narratives of international struggles against colonialism and the fight for Suriname's independence. Several artists have contributed special works to bring these often-hidden stories to light. Raul Balai, Patricia Kaersenhout, Hedy Tjin, Dewy 'Buterfingaz' Elsinga, and Shertise Solano have created pieces specifically for this exhibition, aiming to make these narratives visible. The exhibition aims to provide a perspective rooted in the experiences of Surinamese people themselves, offering a nuanced understanding of their ongoing journey of emancipation, struggle, and resistance within the Netherlands.
Tickets for the exhibition are €10,-. Reduced prices are available for students, teens (11-18 years), and seniors (65+) at €7.50,-. Children aged 0-10 enter for free. Visitors with a Stadspas can enter for free by scanning their pass at the desk and do not need to reserve a ticket. Tours are temporarily not offered within the archive.
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