Welcome to the ‘Shared History of the World Exhibition!

🗓 Dates: 16th November – 14th January

📍 Location: OBA Oosterdok – Public Library Amsterdam Oosterdok

🎟 Free Entry: The exhibition is open to the public and free to attend

Step into the electrifying universe of Afrofuturism filled with alternative realities and enchanting visions of the future. A world of new myths, sagas, and legends, stories, and symbols. Afrofuturism weaves these threads together from the perspective of the Black diaspora, blending them with science, avant-garde technology, and science fiction.

Discover the unique work of around thirty artists from the Netherlands, the Caribbean, the United States, and Brazil, including AiRich, Melanin Kriss, People of Earth, Grace Stelk, Achi Chioma, and Cissy Joan, Zaika dos Santos, Tim Fielder, and Stacey Robinson. Explore their sources of inspiration, such as the Afrofuturistic story series HIS STORY OF THE WORLD. Their works offer refreshing perspectives on both the past and the future.

Shared History of the World is organized by the First Noble Institute in collaboration with the Dutch platform for Afrofuturistic art, the Black Speculative Arts Movement the Netherlands (BSAM NL), and The Black Speculative Arts Movement (BSAM), a collective of writers, artists, and thinkers from over 14 different countries.

Shared History of the World, African Calendar,
Ptah & Auset Ankh Re. Photography: Josefien Hoekstra.

Quantum: Afrofuturism and the Seeds of Tomorrow
One of the highlights of the exhibition is the digital exposition Quantum: Afrofuturism and the Seeds of Tomorrow by BSAM. Quantum: Afrofuturism and the Seeds of Tomorrow is curated by visionaries such as Tim Fielder (USA) and Dr. Reynaldo Anderson (USA), featuring works by leading Afrofuturists like Tim Fielder, Stacey Robinson, and Alan St. Clark.

From Mind to Matter: First Noble Institute
Shared History of the World offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of the First Noble Institute. Experience how the Afrofuturistic universe of the story series HIS STORY OF THE WORLD comes to life.

Mark your calendars for the public program from December 5th to 8th! Experience a vibrant lineup of events including artist talks, an immersive VR experience, movie premieres, panel discussions, and much more. Don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities to engage with Afrofuturism and Black speculative arts. Check out our Public Program page!

With thanks to the Cultuurfonds, made possible in part by the J.C. de Boer-Voet Fund and the DNB Fund, The Cultural Participation Fund, het Vriendenloterij Fonds, the Municipality of The Hague, Blacks, Speculative Arts Movement Nederland, Black Speculative Arts Movement, Ankhcestory, OBA and Creative Industries Fund NL.