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With the official abolition of slavery, the Brantsen regent family in Arnhem received a massive compensation. In 1743, they purchased the Zypendaal estate and house using the income generated from the forced labor of enslaved individuals in Suriname.
On that day, the Brantsen family received approximately 70,000 guilders (around €816,000) as "compensation." There were 263 enslaved people, possibly more, on the Vossenburg plantation on June 20, 1863. One of the descendants of the people who worked for the Brantsen family is Nyanga Weder. In 2021, The Black Archives and Sonsbeek 21→24 wanted to hold a photoshoot at Zypendaal estate. A fee was requested to use the estate. Because we found this unjust, we made an initial symbolic calculation of the outstanding debt for the unpaid labor of enslaved people, which amounted to €9,500,715.79. How could the owner of Zypendaal estate realize a form of restoration? |
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Openingstijden/Opening Times
Onze tentoonstellingsruimte is open t/m 31 oktober 2023 (zomerstop: 8 augustus - 31 augustus). Volg ons op social media de laatste updates! Neem contact op via de pagina contact voor rondleidingen buiten het programma.
Our exhibition space is open until October 31, 2023 (summer break: August 8 - August 31). Follow us on social media for the latest updates. Contact us via the page contact for tours outside our program. |
(Rolstoel)toegankelijkheid/Accessibility
Momenteel beschikt The Black Archives niet over een speciale ingang en lift voor personen met een fysieke beperking en voor rolstoelgebruikers. Er is een traplift bij grotere evenementen bij ingang 19A.
At this moment, The Black Archives does not have a special entrance or lift for person of disability. There is a stairlift available during our events at Zeeburgerdijk 19A. |
