The Transition Ceremony: CAPE x NL is your final chance to engage with the impactful ‘CAPE x NL: Whispers & Shouts’ exhibition. This event delves into the painful history of Dutch slavery at the Castle of Good Hope. Join co-curators and artists for guided tours, gaining deeper insights into its themes and creative processes. A special ceremony will then honor the rich exchange of knowledge and culture fostered by this significant collaboration.
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This event marks the conclusion of the exhibition ‘CAPE x NL: Whispers & Shouts,’ which examined the legacy of Dutch slavery at the Cape. It includes a guided tour with artists and co-curators, followed by a transition ceremony celebrating the exchange of knowledge and culture.
The 'Transition ceremony: CAPE x NL' marks the final opportunity to experience the exhibition ‘CAPE x NL: Whispers & Shouts,’ which explores the painful history of displacement, enslavement, and oppression at the Castle of Good Hope, South Africa's oldest colonial building. The event includes a guided tour led by co-curators Nancy Jouwe and Elise Fernandez, offering deeper insights into the exhibition's themes, stories, and creative processes. This is followed by a special 'transition ceremony' celebrating the exchange of knowledge, culture, and artistic connection fostered by the exhibition, with contributions from featured artists. The transnational collaboration behind CAPE x NL, involving The Black Archives, Nancy Jouwe, and Elise Fernandez on behalf of the Camissa Museum, delves into the legacy of Dutch slavery in the Cape. It utilizes unique archives, historical narratives, and artworks by artists such as Adrian van Wyk, Bradley van Sitters, Farren van Wyk, Carine Zaayman, and Neo Muyanga. The exhibition itself, titled 'Whispers and Shouts,' highlights the 'cries of the brutalized and whispers of untold stories seeking to be heard' within the context of the Castle of Good Hope.
Admission to the guided tour and transition ceremony on March 30th is free. The event takes place at the Camissa Museum in the Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town. Visitors can also experience the exhibition before its conclusion on other dates, with regular opening hours from Wednesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, though the page indicates the exhibition is concluding, with a portion preserved permanently at the Camissa Museum going forward.
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