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Join The Black Archives for the 'Geen heling, zonder herstel' Exhibition Closing Event

Experience final guided tours exploring hidden histories of the struggle against slavery and its abolition.

This special event marks the conclusion of the 'Geen heling, zonder herstel' exhibition at The Black Archives. Visitors have a final opportunity to engage with significant content delving into the hidden histories of the fight against slavery and its eventual abolition. Guided tours will illuminate these crucial historical narratives, offering deeper insights.

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Exhibition summary

This event marks the closing of the exhibition 'Geen heling, zonder herstel' (No healing, without repair) at The Black Archives. Visitors can participate in final guided tours that highlight hidden histories of the struggle against and abolition of slavery. Some program elements have been postponed but a guided tour covering these topics will still take place.

Curatorial context

The Black Archives is hosting a closing event for its exhibition titled ‘Geen heling, zonder herstel’ (No healing, without repair) on Saturday, December 16th. This event serves as the final opportunity for visitors to engage with the exhibition's content, which delves into the hidden histories surrounding the struggle against slavery and its abolition. Attendees can partake in guided tours that illuminate these significant historical narratives. Due to unforeseen circumstances, a planned panel discussion on 'a year after the comma' and a healing session in collaboration with Black Pride have been postponed to a later date. However, a guided tour at 14:30 will still cover these subjects. The Black Archives will also be relocating to a temporary site in Amsterdam Zuidoost, the Bijlmer, in January due to renovations at the Vereniging Ons Suriname building. This closing event offers a final chance to visit the current location and celebrate the exhibition's run.

Admission and ticket notes

Entry is €5.00. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite or at the door. Some program elements were postponed, but a guided tour is still available. This event is the final opportunity to visit the exhibition at its current location before the archive temporarily relocates.

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The Black Archives
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Dec 16, 2023 – Dec 16, 2023
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