Sustaining the Otherwise

A continuation of Wendt’s and Alhaag’s research and curatorial practices, Sustaining the Otherwise  addresses the decolonial and the afterlives of cultural heritage objects by bringing together artists, activists, scholars and communities Global South and the geographical diasphora. These voices are crucial to ensure a successful re-imagining and re-definition of how we think about the carre, afterlife and placement of illegally abtained artefacts and cultural objects in European collections.

The project seeks to make a meaningful contribution to the ongoing discourse around restitution by creating a platform for critical engagement and a breathing space for artistic practices to unfold organically, with the intention of stretching the concept of restitution beyond a discussion about museum practice and policy. This will be achieved through an interdisciplinary program including residencies, conferences, talks, artist activations, performances, publications and exhibitions.