In eigen woorden: from archive to exhibition Where images become stories: on 20 March we opened the exhibition In eigen woorden for invited guests. What is now visible in the hall began in the weeks before at a long table. Among boxes, envelopes and stacks of photographs we worked intensively with a group of volunteers on one clear but ambitious task: selecting some 500 images that would form the basis of the exhibition. Collection and archive Column Exhibitions Moluccan community News
RE:CAST – A new view of slavery and colonialism in the Moluccas Director Henry Timisela and artist Joao Loupatty talk about the themes of RE:CAST, the role of art in reinterpreting history and how it casts a new light on this complex past. Art and makers Exhibitions News Slavery and colonialism
MALUKU 2.0: a centuries-old tradition in a new dimension From 16 June 2024, Museum Maluku presents the exhibition MALUKU 2.0, a striking video installation by film director, screenwriter and editor Mano Som. Som tells us more about the exhibition, his artistic background and the themes that inspire him. Art and makers Exhibitions Moluccan culture News
Installing Uitgepakt: Van kist naar kast Meanwhile curator Huib Akihary and volunteers are busy installing the new temporary exhibition Uitgepakt: Van kist naar kast. The exhibition can be visited from Saturday 28 October 2023. Exhibitions Moluccan community News
Afgestoft with Yara Jimmink Museum Maluku proudly presents the work ‘Pala: You Can’t Eat It Without Breaking The Shell’ by documentary portrait photographer Yara Jimmink as part of the exhibition ‘Afgestoft: Membuka Tambo Lama’. Exhibitions News
A bamboo flute in ONS LAND Curator Huib Akihary tells you more about the semi-permanent exhibition Ons Land and puts out a call for Project Wyldemerk. Exhibitions News
ONS LAND – Decolonisation, generations, stories The exhibition Ons Land is about Dutch colonial history in the East Indies and how it still works through the present. The voices of eight families form the heart of Ons Land. Exhibitions Moluccan community News Slavery and colonialism
IKAT #7 – Rituals around marriage The seventh and final part of the temporary exhibition IKAT – ‘Rituals around marriage’ by Collectief Teru, made up of Atêf Sitanala, Jaïr Pattipeilohy and Lesli Taihuttu – can now be seen in the museum. Collection and archive Exhibitions Moluccan culture News
IKAT #6: autonomous images & contrasts We are proud to present the sixth part of the IKAT exhibition. The work of Jaya Pelupessy and Nazif Lopulissa can be seen in the museum until Sunday 26 September. Exhibitions News
IKAT #5: connection & transformation We are proud to present the fifth part of the IKAT exhibition. The work of Mirjam Manusama and Ben Manusama can be seen in the museum until Sunday 22 August. Exhibitions News
Ikat #4: Alifuru symbolism and the starry sky Lucas Silawanebessy and DOMINIQUE open IKAT, part 4. Unique, because the exhibition can now also be visited in person. Because of the lockdown it was previously virtual only. Exhibitions News
