As part of the implementation of the government action plan “Towards the decolonisation of public space in the Brussels-Capital Region”, Urban has asked Traumnovelle to design an installation in front of the Monument to the Belgian Pioneers in Congo in the Parc du Cinquantenaire/Jubelpark.
On 21 March 2024 (International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination), an important ceremony was held at the site. It was a symbolic ritual, in the presence of several authors and a number of anti-racist and Afro-descendant associations, to deconstruct the colonial propaganda conveyed by this monument. This installation will remain in place for a year and will offer several artists the opportunity to express themselves on a regular basis.
The programme consists of performances, literary and active events to collectively reflect on the Belgian colonial heritage, as well as on the repercussions it has had on our experiences and identities.
Follow our programme and join these exchange moments.
Saturday August 17th - Decolonial Intersections (1)
- 2 p.m. - 2.15 p.m.
Presentation of the full programme by Laurent Mbaah, curator, and by Romain Landmeters (Urban) - 2.15 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Presentation of an audiovisual installation by Chaos Village. - 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Slam performances by Kavena Gomos, Avery Bertrand Iradukunda and Badi
Saturday September 14th - Decolonial Intersections (2)
- 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Round Table - Coloniality in the Public Space: A Necessary Reflection
With Ayoko Mensah, Mohamed Nizar
Moderated by Johnny Leya (Traumnovelle)
Saturday September 28th - Decolonial Intersections (3)
- 2 – 4 p.m. Writing and declamation workshop
- 4 – 5 p.m. Public feedback session
Join artist and slammer Marie Darah for a writing and slam workshop based on the concepts of intersectional equity and open-mindedness.
Saturday October 19th - Decolonial intersections (4)
- 2 to 4 p.m.
The Susu Collective will be holding a workshop on the decolonisation of public spaces.
Registration required: info@traumnovelle.eu
