Experience 'Wortu D'e Abra: Where Her Story Speaks' through an artist-led tour with Zulile and Ruth-Rachel. This installation delves into Johanna Schouten-Elsenhout's work, examining independence as an ongoing cultural process, sustained by language, memory, and embodied knowledge. Guests will gain insights into the creation process and engage in collective reflection.
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An artist-led tour exploring the installation 'Wortu D'e Abra: Where Her Story Speaks,' which centers on Johanna Schouten-Elsenhout's work and examines independence as an ongoing cultural process. The event includes a guided tour, Q&A, and collective reflection.
This event is an artist tour for the artwork 'Wortu D'e Abra: Where Her Story Speaks,' developed by Zulile and Ruth-Rachel as part of the 'Echoes of In*dependence' exhibition. The installation focuses on the oeuvre of Johanna Schouten-Elsenhout, exploring how independence is not a concluded historical event but a continuous cultural process sustained by language, memory, and embodiment. The artists will guide visitors through their work, offering insights into the creation process, personal connections, and the power of language and embodied knowledge in carrying collective history. The event includes a Q&A session and a collective reflection facilitated by a moderator, with an opportunity for attendees to respond to Schouten-Elsenhout's work and other underrepresented voices from Suriname, in Dutch or Sranantongo.
Admission is donation-based. The event takes place at The Black Archives | Zeeburgerdijk 21, Amsterdam Oost, with doors opening at 19:00 for the event running from 19:00 to 21:30.
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