Leopold's Legacy

by Oliver Leu ; introduction by Matthew G. Stanard ; essay by Bambi Ceuppens

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Author(s)

Oliver Leu

Publication, year

Breda : The Eriskay Connection, 2020

Scope

148 Pages, illustrated, 24 cm.

ISBN

9789492051516

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In his artistic practice photographer Oliver Leu (b. 1976) is concerned with questioning religion, the construction of history, the abuse of power and the consequences of colonial pasts. Since 2014 he has developed these ideas in his project on Leopold II, for which he is researching and photographing the various forms of representation of the colonial history of Congo in Belgium. Leopold’s Legacy presents an eclectic collection of visual research, focusing on various topics from colonial monuments and prestigious architecture to antique postcards and collaged sculptures for alternative monuments.

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Person as subject

Oliver Leu

Stroom project

Milo Rau ; Congo Tribunal

Location

Cabinet 30 - 1: Slavernij en Kolonialisme ; Facing up to the Past

Remarks

Incl. Notes by the authors