The Future of the Dutch Colonial Past Curating Heritage, Art and Activism |
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Editor:
| van Bijnen, Emma Brandon, Pepijn Fatah-Black, Karwan Limon, Imara Modest, Wayne Schavemaker, Margriet |
ISBN: | 978-94-6372-798-3 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2024 |
Publisher: | Amsterdam University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $60.95 |
Book Description:
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Institutions across the globe are increasingly questioned on how their foundations are rooted in colonialism and how they aim to 'decolonize'. The Future of the Dutch Colonial Pastprovides an overview of critical scholarly reflections on the history of Dutch slavery and colonization, as well as how this translates into critical cultural practices. It also explores possible futures: What can heritage institutions learn from (international) best practices regarding the 'decolonization'...
More DescriptionInstitutions across the globe are increasingly questioned on how their foundations are rooted in colonialism and how they aim to 'decolonize'. The Future of the Dutch Colonial Pastprovides an overview of critical scholarly reflections on the history of Dutch slavery and colonization, as well as how this translates into critical cultural practices. It also explores possible futures: What can heritage institutions learn from (international) best practices regarding the 'decolonization' of museums? And what role can contemporary artistic practices take in these processes? Through a variety of essays, interventions, interviews, and a roundtable conversation, scholars and cultural practitioners address these complex questions.