Jos van Beurden PhD, affiliated researcher Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, is onderzoeker, schrijver en moderator/trainer. Belangrijke thema’s in zijn werk zijn:
Jos van Beurden PhD, affiliated reseacher Free University Amsterdam, is researcher, writer and moderator/trainer (in Dutch and in English). Major themes in his work are:
- the protection of cultural heritage
- globalisation issues (Dutch)
- social cohesion (Dutch)
Treasures in Trusted Hands – Negotiating the future of Colonial Cultural Objects
The study charts the one-way traffic of cultural and historical objects during five centuries of European colonialism. Former colonies consider this as a historical injustice that has not been undone, while former colonial powers keep most of the objects in their custody. As there is no consensus on how to deal with disputes about colonial objects, the study presents nine Principles for Dealing with Colonial Cultural and Historical Objects and a model to facilitate mediation in disputes. Europe should do more pro-active provenance research into these acquisitions, both in public institutions and private collections.
(Forthcoming, May 2017, https://www.sidestone.com/books/treasures-in-trusted-hands)
About this book:
Folarin Shyllon (Ibadan University, Nigeria): ‘This is a very commendable treatise which has painstakingly and with detachment explored the emotive issue of the return of cultural objects
removed in colonial times to the metropolis. He has looked at the issues from every continent with clarity and perspicuity.’
Guido Gryseels (Royal Museum for Central Africa, Tervuren, Belgium): ‘Monumental work of high quality. The chapter on Congo is particularly well documented and instructive.’
The return of cultural and historical treasures: the case of the netherlands
In The Return of Cultural and Historical Treasures: The Case of the Netherlands (KIT Publishers, 2012), 34 cases have been analysed, in which the Dutch state and Dutch heritage institutions have been handing over cultural and historical treasures that were acquired in colonial times and more recently. The dynamics of the return practice has been described. The analysis gets extra depth by including cases in which return has not materialized. The most remarkable of these is that of a kris or traditional sword of Indonesia’s national hero Diponegoro.
Now online available
Ethiopia: Footsteps in dust and gold
‘Ethiopia: Footsteps in Dust and Gold’ is een prachtig fotoboek, dat ook verhalen, interviews en informatie bevat. Het laat schitterende berglandschappen, meren en zoutvlaktes zien, kerken, kloosters, moskeeën en kunstschatten, en zelfs de keukens van de mensen. Het boek biedt een compleet beeld van een fascinerend land.
‘Ethiopia: Footsteps in dust and gold’ is a wonderful photo-book, which also has stories, interviews and information. It shows startling landscapes, lakes and salt-planes, churches, monasteries, mosques and art-treasures, and even the kitchens of the people. The book offers e complete picture of a fascinating country.
http://www.ethiopia-book.com/order/ – http://www.ethiopie-boek.nl/bestellen/ – In Addis Ababa the book is available at Book World
Buurt van zeehelden, stille helden en andere mensen in Utrecht Oost
Met Hans van Dijk en Sipke de Jong. Buurt van zeehelden, stille helden en andere mensen in Utrecht Oost is een lees- en kijkboek over een buurt, die je in meer Nederlandse steden aantreft. Een buurt aan de rand van de stad, te klein voor kruidenier of kroegbaas, maar groot genoeg voor een boeiende zoektocht naar geuren en geheimen.
Bestel via jos.vanbeurden@inter.nl.net