The "Zwart en Revolutionair: Het verhaal van Hermina en Otto Huiswoud" exhibition unveils the significant contributions of two Black revolutionaries. Delve into their journey combating colonialism, racism, and economic inequality, showcased through unique archival materials and impactful artworks. This narrative highlights a rich tradition of Black emancipation with deep connections to Dutch history.
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This exhibition delves into the untold story of Hermina and Otto Huiswoud, two Black revolutionaries whose lives were dedicated to combating colonialism, racism, and economic inequality. Showcasing unique archival materials and artworks, the exhibition reveals a hidden history of struggle and activism, highlighting the long tradition of Black emancipation in the Netherlands.
The exhibition 'Zwart en Revolutionair: Het verhaal van Hermina en Otto Huiswoud' brings to light the remarkable lives of Hermina and Otto Huiswoud, two central figures in the fight against colonialism, racism, and economic inequality. Originally open from November 25, 2017, to February 25, 2018, the exhibition was extended due to its success until the end of July 2018. Otto, born in Suriname to enslaved parents, and Hermina, from British Guyana, moved to the United States in their youth. In the vibrant political climate of Harlem, Otto became a co-founder of the Communist Party in the US. Together, they embarked on a global journey from the 1920s, engaging with international networks of anti-colonial thinkers, writers, and activists such as Anton de Kom, Marcus Garvey, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Langston Hughes. Their revolutionary lives took them through New York, Moscow, Jamaica, and South Africa, before they eventually settled in Amsterdam and became active with Vereniging Ons Suriname. Their efforts were instrumental in movements fighting for Suriname's independence and against inequality within the Netherlands. Through unique archival pieces, personal documents of the Huiswouds, and artworks by Iris Kensmil, Brian Elstak, and Raul Balai, The Black Archives makes this previously hidden narrative visible. The exhibition encourages visitors to discover this history alongside The Black Archives, emphasizing the rich tradition of Black emancipation in the Netherlands.
Admission is €5 per person. An entrance ticket including a guided tour is available for €7.50 per person on Saturdays and Sundays at 13:00, with reservations recommended. Visitors can also reserve tickets for guided tours separately.
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