Van Bengalen
From the series SlaveryVan Bengalen. To the Dutch, this sounds like a last name, but it’s not. The name refers to the group of people from around the Bay of Bengal who were enslaved by the Dutch East India Company or its employees and transported to Batavia, the Banda Islands in the Moluccas and the Cape in what is now South Africa. Vinod Subramaniam will tell you more about these people.
Do you want to read more about Van Bengalen? View the catalogue
Look at me now
LAMN is a reflection on the stories in the Slavery exhibition. After seeing and hearing the stories, you can share your impressions. You can share a thought or a physical contribution. We will incorporate these into the installations. Curious how you can do this? Check the details here
