The Black Archives presents the book 'Zwart Op Wit', a publication by Elisabeth Koning and Wilfred Takken. This event uncovers the Dutch blackface tradition, examining its origins in colonial times and ongoing influence on cultural stereotypes. Attendees gain insight through a moderated discussion and receive complimentary access to the 'Zwartheid Onder Ogen Komen' exhibition, enhanced with unique book materials.
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Join The Black Archives and publisher De Geus for the book presentation of 'Zwart Op Wit' on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Authors Elisabeth Koning and Wilfred Takken will discuss their research into the Dutch blackface tradition with moderator Mitchell Esajas, who also wrote the foreword. The event includes free access to the 'Zwartheid Onder Ogen Komen' exhibition, supplemented with material from the book.
The event marks the presentation of the book 'Zwart Op Wit' by historian Elisabeth Koning and NRC journalist Wilfred Takken, which exposes the largely unresearched Dutch blackface tradition. This tradition, originating in colonial times and spanning from minstrel shows to contemporary television sketches, has contributed to the stereotyping of Black people and perpetuated racism. The presentation will feature the authors in conversation with Mitchell Esajas, who wrote the foreword, and will also grant attendees free access to the 'Zwartheid Onder Ogen Komen' exhibition, which will be enhanced with unique materials from the book for this occasion. Additionally, Maarten van Hinte from The Need for Legacy will give a presentation on the work of Felix de Rooy and Rufus Collins. These pioneers, in the 1980s, collected objects with stereotypical images of people and created theater from Black perspectives, culminating in the 1989 exhibition 'Wit Over Zwart' at the Tropenmuseum, which already challenged the blackface tradition decades ago. The book presentation aims to shed light on this significant, yet often overlooked, aspect of Dutch cultural history and its ongoing impact.
Entry costs €5. Visitors will also receive free access to the 'Zwartheid Onder Ogen Komen' exhibition on the day of the event.
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