The "Zwart Manifest: op weg naar Zwarte emancipatie" exhibition was inspired by the #BlackLivesMatter protests in the Netherlands, bringing the living document of the Black Manifesto to life. It highlighted concrete advice and demands from Black communities to combat racism and inequality across various societal sectors. Visitors could explore how artists, writers, and spatial designers translated these crucial themes into compelling visual and narrative forms. Entry to this thought-provoking exhibition was free and open to all.
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This exhibition, 'Zwart Manifest: on the road to Black emancipation,' showcased artistic and research-based responses to the Black Manifesto, a living document offering concrete advice and demands from Black communities to address racism and inequality in the Netherlands. It highlighted the role of art and creativity in driving change and maintaining momentum against systemic injustices.
Born from the momentum of the #BlackLives Matter protests in the Netherlands in June 2020, 'Zwart Manifest: op weg naar Zwarte emancipatie' (Black Manifesto: on the road to Black emancipation) was an exhibition that brought the 'living document' of the Black Manifesto to life. This document contains specific advice and demands from Black communities aimed at combating racism and inequality across various sectors, including education, employment, and arts and culture. The exhibition featured artists Chimira Obiefule, Rossel Chaslie, and the duo Jonathan Hoost and Youandi, who translated the manifesto's core ideas into visual and creative expressions. Additionally, writers Akú Anan, Bart Krieger, Jillian Emanuels, Mungayende Helene Christelle, Phaedra Haringsma, Princess Attia, and Sherilyn Deen contributed essays and stories from diverse perspectives on Black communities in the Netherlands. The spatial design was a collaboration between Setareh Noorani and Jelmer Teunissen. This project stemmed from an open call titled 'Manifesting Systemic Change Through Creative Waves,' organized by Nederland Wordt Beter, New Urban Collective/The Black Archives, and Black Queer & Trans Resistance NL, in partnership with BAK, basis voor actuele kunst, Utrecht.
Entry to the exhibition was free, and no registration or QR code was required.
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