The Black Archives in Amsterdam hosted a significant commemoration event for Anton de Kom, exploring his life, work, and lasting legacy. This program delved into the colonial past of Suriname and the Netherlands, along with its representation in cultural institutions. Attendees experienced a compelling book presentation, a debate on Black influence in museums, and an insightful film screening.
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An event held on February 22, 2020, to commemorate Anton de Kom, focusing on his legacy, the remembrance of Suriname's colonial past, and its representation in cultural institutions. The program includes a book presentation, a debate on Black influence in museums, and a film screening.
This event, held on February 22, 2020, on the birthday of Anton de Kom, aimed to commemorate his life and work, exploring how his legacy and the colonial past of Suriname and the Netherlands are remembered. The program included several key components. A new edition of his seminal book 'Wij slaven van Suriname' was presented, featuring introductions that contextualize his work historically and contemporarily. A debate titled 'Black influence in museums. Hype or structural change in the sector?' brought together representatives from various museums to discuss the recent attention given to Suriname and the colonial past, questioning whether it signifies a lasting structural change or a temporary trend. Additionally, the documentary 'Je Kan Toch Lezen' by Ananta Khemradj was screened, followed by a Q&A session focusing on the lack of historical knowledge in Suriname regarding the December Murders. Visitors also had the opportunity to view the exhibition 'Surinamers in Nederland: 100 jaar Emancipatie en Strijd' (Surinamese People in the Netherlands: 100 years of Emancipation and Struggle), which features Anton de Kom's history.
Entrance fees vary by program component. A single program component costs €7.50, a day ticket is €16. Students and seniors (55+) receive a reduced rate of €5 per program component or €11 for a day ticket. The doors open at 12:30 PM, with the program starting at 1:00 PM and concluding around 6:00 PM. The exhibition 'Surinamers in Nederland: 100 jaar Emancipatie en Strijd' can be viewed between program segments and during breaks. The event takes place on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at The Black Archives / Vereniging Ons Suriname, Zeeburgerdijk 19b, 1093 SK Amsterdam. Doors open at 12:30 PM, program starts at 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
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