The Future of the Dutch Colonial Past : Curating Heritage, Art and Activism

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 Past provides an overview of critical scholarly reflections on the history of Dutch slavery and colonization, as well as how...

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Main Authors: Emma Bijnen, Pepijn Brandon, Karwan Fatah-Black, Imara Limon, Wayne Modest
Format: Book
Published: Routledge 2025
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Summary: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 Past provides 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.