Block 1-Foreword

Dialogues on History through Travelling Exhibition—Slavery: Ten True Stories of Dutch Colonial Slavery Submission*

The United Nations Indonesia, the Rijksmuseum, and BINUS University invite students and the academic community to engage with a profound historical narrative. This travelling exhibition examines Dutch colonial history by exploring the system of slavery through the lived experiences of ten individuals, highlighting the deep complexities of choice and survival within systemic inequality.

Participants are challenged to visit the exhibition at BINUS University Jakarta, engage with the 10 featured historical stories curated by the Rijksmuseum Netherlands, and develop a critical or creative response based on at least one chosen story.

Selected writing and artworks will be published in a digital catalogue and blog.
Selected participants will receive an award certificate by United Nation in Indonesia.

Block 2- Announcing the Winners & Submissions: Dialogues on History Through Travelling Exhibition

We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable critical and creative contributions submitted for the Dialogues on History through Travelling Exhibition—Slavery: Ten True Stories of Dutch Colonial Slavery. Organized in collaboration with United Nations Indonesia, the Rijksmuseum, and BINUS University, this initiative invited students and the academic community to engage deeply with the lived experiences of ten individuals under the Dutch colonial system of slavery.

Exhibition Highlights & Results

Participants visited the exhibition at BINUS University Jakarta, engaged with the curated historical narratives, and produced insightful responses exploring systemic inequality, choice, and survival.

  • Digital Catalogue & Blog Feature: Outstanding written essays and artworks have been selected for publication in our official digital catalogue and blog series.
  • Official Recognition: Selected participants will receive an official Award Certificate presented by the United Nations in Indonesia in recognition of their scholarly and artistic contributions.

Thank you to all participants for honoring these historical narratives through thoughtful dialogue and creative reflection. Stay tuned as we share the selected works and launch the digital catalogue in our upcoming posts!

Block 4-Exhibition Booklet Announcement

The PDF booklet for the Dialogues on History through Travelling Exhibition—Slavery: Ten True Stories of Dutch Colonial Slavery has been compiled and is ready for upload.

Post Update: Booklet Access

  • Document Availability: The complete exhibition booklet containing the ten curated historical stories from the Rijksmuseum, project guidelines, and selected responses will be accessible via the attached PDF file.
  • Digital Features: Readers can explore the full collection of student essays, artworks, and award recognition details by United Nations Indonesia directly through the downloaded booklet.