In Slavery's Wake
In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World immerses visitors in the freedom-making practices of Black communities navigating both the histories and the legacies of racial slavery and colonialism.
Comprising close to 190 objects, 250 images, and 10 multimedia interactives and films, the exhibition thoughtfully integrates historical artefacts, immersive media, and contemporary artworks into South Africa’s national art collection. Highlights include artist Daniel Minter’s large-format immersive installation, Universe of Freedom-making, which provides a dedicated space for contemplation, imagination, and exploring the diversity of Black freedom-making practices.
Additionally, the exhibition includes Unfinished Conversations, a central oral history initiative featuring filmed interviews of descendant communities discussing slavery, memory, race, and place. These narratives not only inform the exhibition content but also shape live programming at the venue, inspiring dialogue and action toward a more just future.
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- In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World immerses visitors in the freedom-making practices of Black communities navigating both the histories and the legacies of racial slavery and colonialism.–
- In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World immerses visitors in the freedom-making practices of Black communities navigating both the histories and the legacies of racial slavery and colonialism.–
- In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World immerses visitors in the freedom-making practices of Black communities navigating both the histories and the legacies of racial slavery and colonialism.–
