The Power of Culture

With angels in cocoons, bragging politicians and flickering memorials Dono comments on the situation in his country, but also on the shared Dutch-Indonesian past.

The work of Trinidad artist, editor and researcher Cozier's work is characterised by his strong engagement with the post-colonial Caribbean.

Western clichés have made vodou something to be feared, but in 2009 on Haiti, the still-controversial vodou culture has been nominated to receive its own museum.

On invitation from the Tropenmuseum, an international audience flocked to the free symposium on the new organisation of the museum's permanent collections, December 11, 2008.

The Nigerian photographer is one of the eleven winners of the Prince Claus Awards 2008. Recently he completed a stay at the Thami Mnyele Foundation.

Peace has become an important theme of the work of the Beninese artist.

Slavery and colonialism have 'marinated' for a long time in Ekpuk's head. But it is only recently that he is making artistic statement about them.

The Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten in Amsterdam is a work place and meeting place for young artists from all over the world. Fifty resident artists work for two years in their own workshop. Confrontation with various cultures and the advice from art professionals deepen the artistic skills.

Visual artist Clifford Charles (1965) is always productive, no matter where he is. His work period with the Thami Mnyele foundation in Amsterdam has ended. Charles is back in Johannesburg.