Exhibition
Tides of Change: Caribbean Protest in the Age of ‘Yankee Imperialism’
About
Tides of Change is an exhibition at Radboud University, Nijmegen, from 5 November 2026 to 4 January 2027 about Caribbean protest under US expansion and European colonialism. It focuses on Curaçao.
What to expect
The exhibition looks at how ordinary people in the Caribbean responded to US expansion and European colonialism in the early 1900s.
It also asks visitors to think about people who live where political protest is restricted.
- Focus on Curaçao under Dutch and US influence
- Rare historical objects and close-ups of past lives
- Based on research by Thomas van Gaalen
- Grassroots protests, armed resistance, lobbying, unionizing
Dates
FAQ
Is the opening ceremony free?
Yes. The opening ceremony is free and open to the public.
Where can I find the event page?
The event page is on the Radboud University website:
What is the exhibition about?
The exhibition looks at how ordinary people in the Caribbean dealt with US expansion and European colonialism in the early 1900s.
It focuses on Curaçao
It asks visitors to think about people who live where political protest is restricted
Getting there
Radboud Universiteit, Houtlaan 4, 6525 XZ Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL
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