Antonlogie: An Exhibition Exploring the Enduring Thought and Legacy of Anton de Kom
Discover powerful stories from a writing competition celebrating Anton de Kom's insights on justice and black consciousness.
This exhibition centers on "Antonlogie," a significant book featuring stories from a writing competition. It delves into the profound ideas of Anton de Kom, an anticolonial thinker and resistance fighter whose work addressed justice, black consciousness, and taboo subjects. Through compelling essays, this collection showcases his enduring inspiration and historical impact for multiple generations in Suriname and the Netherlands.
About Antonlogie: Verhalen over het gedachtegoed van Anton de Kom at The Black Archives in Amsterdam
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition centers around the publication of 'Antonlogie: Verhalen over het gedachtegoed van Anton de Kom,' a collection of stories stemming from a writing competition organized by The Black Archives. The book features essays exploring Anton de Kom's ideas on justice, black consciousness, and the importance of discussing difficult topics.
Curatorial context
The page announces the publication of 'Antonlogie: Verhalen over het gedachtegoed van Anton de Kom,' a book resulting from the first Anton de Kom writing competition organized by The Black Archives, Stichting Anton de Kom, and Atlas Contact. The book, released on October 15, 2021, features essays by winners Liang de Beer and Rudya Melim, alongside contributions from other writers who explore their connection to Anton de Kom's ideas, his insights on justice, his advocacy for black consciousness, and his efforts to bring taboo subjects into public discourse. The jury praised the submissions for their narrative power and urgency. The book is presented as a testament to Anton de Kom's enduring inspiration for multiple generations, highlighting his role as an anticolonial thinker, resistance fighter, and author whose work remains relevant today, as evidenced by his inclusion in the Canon of the Netherlands and the bestseller status of his book 'Wij slaven van Suriname.'
Admission and ticket notes
The book 'Antonlogie' can be ordered via the webshop. Information about visiting The Black Archives for related events or inquiries can be found via the contact page. The page does not provide specific ticketing information for the book launch event itself, but directs users to purchase the book online or visit the archives for more context on Anton de Kom's life and work.
Antonlogie: Verhalen over het gedachtegoed van Anton de Kom key exhibition facts
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Venue
The Black Archives
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Oct 15, 2021
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition is associated with the publication of 'Antonlogie,' featuring contributions from winners Liang de Beer and Rudya Melim, and essays by Guno Jones, Nina Jurna, Vincent de Kom, Ianthe Sahadat, and Humberto Tan. The writing competition jury included Kathleen Ferrier, Vincent de Kom, Raoul de Jong, Tessa Leuwsha, and Mitchell Esajas.
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