100 aña Refineria na Korsou

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Content

COLOPHON 03

1 Introduction 04

2 Project aims and results 05

2.1 Project Aims 05 2.2 Results 08 Activities 08

3 Project organization 09

4 Project Activiti es 12

4.1 The Topics in the Exhibition 100 aa refinera na Krsou - Isla den Nos Bida 12 4.2 Educational projects alongside the exhibition aimed at primary, secondary and higher education 16

4.3 Series of Lectures , documentaries and film screenings 16 4.4 Tours alongside examples of urbanization and other infrast ruct ures 17 4.5 Art Exhibition 17 4.6 Ongoing exhibitions organized by National Archives Curaao and Maritime Museum 17

5 Communication plan 17

6 CV Artistic team 22

7 Board of Advisors 24


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1. IntroduCtIon

NAAM has taken the initiative to organize an exhibition and side events to commemorate

100 years of the establishment of the oil refinery in Curaao. Our aim is to inspire understanding and appreciationof the processes through which the refinery influenced our culture, communicate historical facts in an accurate way,foster a sense of involvement and ownership in our historical processes, provide an experiential understanding ofthe forces that shape our present and enter into dialogue with the past.

In 1915, Royal Dutch Shell decided to establish an oil refinery on Curaao which opened for production in 1918.The island, called isla intil by the Spanish colonizers, developed in a short period of time into what we now calldushi Krsou, a multi ethnic, relatively prosperous society.

The oil refinery stimulated an economic growth and different ethnic groups came to the island to work and sobecame Yui Krsou. Different industries emerged; the educational possibilities grew drastically, educating thechildren of all who live here.

It is important for Curaao, and especially the youth to understand Curaao the way it was.To be aware that the establishment of the oil refinery shaped the modern Curaao we know today.


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2. ProjeCt aIms and resuLts

2.1 PROJECT AIMS

Curaao has gone through many changes in the past 100 years. Many people take the resulting social and culturalreality as a given and do not see them in their historical context. Many people believe that our culture and society arethe way they are because of uncontrolled fate. The refinerys 100th anniversary is a good moment for us to reflecton how we became the Curaao of 2015 and specifically how the refinery shaped our community.

We want to target the general population of Curaao, tourists and especially schools, from Primary Education toUniversities and technical schools.We aim to: Inspire understanding and appreciation of the processes through which the refinery influenced our culture Communicate historical facts in an accurate way

Foster a sense of involvement and ownership in our historical processes Provide an experiential understanding of the forces that shape our present Enter into dialogue with the past

Target audienceThe project 100 Aa Refineria na Korsou/ Isla den Nos Bida will be of course aimed at the whole Curaaoanpopulation, which we want to make aware of the importance of this history.

We want to specify the following target groups: The Curaaoan population who is very aware of the role of the refinery in the past, with a directconnection. Workers and other affiliates and their nuclear family.

The Curaaoan population who is to some degree aware of the role the refinery had in the past,without a direct connection.

The Curaaoan population who is very aware of the role of the refinery in the present, with adirect connection. Workers and other affiliates and their nuclear family.

The Curaaoan population who is too young to be aware of the role of the refinery:Youngsters and schoolchildren

Immigrants not connected to the refinery and other visitors


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Logo Expo - Inspiration & Basic Design


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More colour options logo

3D Design Logo

Banners, Tokens & Parasils

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2. ProjeCt aIms and resuLts

2.2 PROJECT RESULTS

This project will present local history before and after the establishment of the oil- refinery on Curaao byinterpreting Topics such as:

Cultural development and migrant populations, Economic and industrial development,

Education in Curaao, Housing development, around the refinery, the secluded villages, the architecture Effects on our natural resources, ground water depletion, air toxicity,

Social activities for the employees, The geopolitical importance of Curaao, Ownership, management and cultural styles: From Shell to PDVSA, Contribution to the local sports and artistic world,

Heroes of the refinery, The refinery during World War II, Looking at the future.

Activities100 aa refineria na Krsou - Isla den Nos Bida will present the following activities:

The main event is an exhibition in the NAAM building in Pietermaai, starting the second halfof 2016 Educational projects alongside the exhibition aimed at primary, secondary and higher

education Tours alongside examples of urbanization and other infrastructures

An ongoing exhibition organized by National Archives of Curaao An art exhibition Publication of the book: History of Oil

Publication of a commemorative book


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3. ProjeCt orGanIzatIon

NAAM Foundation is the initiator of this project.

We invited Mr. Felix de Rooy to be the guest Curator for this exhibition together with designer Ren Wissinkfrom Atelier Argos. NAAM has ample experience with their work in setting up important exhibits, as De Erfenisvan Slavernij which traveled from Rotterdam, to Curaao and Suriname. Also the new Museum with permanentexhibit at Landhuis Savonet and the monograph of Felix de Rooy and Yubi Kirindongo.The project manager we invited is Mr. Marlon Reina. The Program Director is Mrs. Lida Pandt.

We formed different working groups with professional who will assist in the following committees: The Exhibitcommittee who will help with proofreading and guidance; the Educational committee who will help develop theeducational part of the project and the Funds Committee who will help procure the funding for the project,With support of an active Board of advisers, individuals and organizations who are helping in their way at anytime in any way.


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Expositie 100 jaar Raffinaderij

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4. ProjeCt aCtIvItIes

4.1 Topics in the Exhibition 100 aa refinera na Krsou - Isla den Nos Bida

In a contemporary way, the curator Felix the Rooy will show the history and impact op 100 years oil refinery inCuraao, using images, texts and objects obtained on the island. The exhibition will address the past, the presentand the future. Starting with Curaao before the establishment of the oil refinery we will travel to the present,creating space for audience input of ideas for the future.Themes that will be addressed:- migration and housing- culture, education, sports- economic developments- technology

4.1.1 Curaao before the oil refinery Before the establishment of the oil refinery, Curaao was called a necessitous colony, with much poverty

and bad economic conditions. The agricultural Curaao from before the abolition of slavery in 1863 wasbeginning to experience small industrial developments.

4.1.2 Oil refinery on Curaao: CPIM / Shell from 1915- 1969 Shell has been the largest employer in the islands history since 1918. Of the 44,344 inhabitants in 1929,

10,924 worked directly for the oil industry. This number peaked in 1952, with 12,631 employees.The refinery was an important source of fuel for allied forces in the Second World War.

Economically, the refinery has been the mainstay of Curaao since 1915.

4.1.3 The island flourished economically Different cultures established themselves in Curaao, and became Yui Krsouthus contributing to the special culture of Curaao in major ways. Many other industries developed, the educational system ex-

panded, the natural resources changed drastically.

4.1.4 Oil refinery on Curaao: Shell from 1969- 1985 Curaao experienced an economic downturn in the early 1980s. Shells refinery on Curaao operated with

significant losses from 1975 to 1979, and again from 1982 to 1985. In 1985, after a presence of 70 years,

Royal Dutch Shell decided to end its activities on Curaao.


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4.1.5 Oil refinery on Curaao: PDVSA from 1985 The settlement with Shell for one guilder in 1985 and the lease of the refinery to PDVSA ended this period

in the history of the island. PDVSAs established itself on the island 30 years ago providing continuing tothe refinery industry and being a vital part of the community.

4.1.6 The future The exhibition will focus on the history of the refinery and its impact on the whole society. Our aim is to

provide information and inspiration to enrich the discussions about the future of the island.

4.1.7 Artistic impressions

Throughout the exhibition artistic work inspired by the refinerys presence will be shown. This will bequotes from literary works, segments of music and bi-dimensional en tri-dimensional art work.

4.1.8 Languages The project will be produced in four languages, with Papiamentu and English being the main languages

of the on-site exhibit. In Dutch and Spanish a booklet will be available. The project website will have extra in depth information in all four languages to make it more readily

available to the World.

4.1.9 Opening hours and period We want the exhibition to stay open for a period of 6 months. Starting august 2016.The opening hours must be as broad as possible, including the weekends.


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01 - Curaao before arrival of the refineryPopulation Composition

Culture / EducationEconomy / Industry


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4.2 Educational projects alongside the exhibition aimed at primary, secondary and higher education

Together with the exhibition, a special educational program will be developed to target school children and students.The aim is to deepen their understanding of the project and secure school visits to the exhibition.

4.2.1 Primary School School Visit All primary schools will visit the exhibition. This will be organized and the transport costs will be paid for

by our organization. Educational material The primary schools will get material to prepare the visit to the exhibition. This will be aimed at making

the young children aware of the close relationship between the history of the refining industry and their

own history.

4.2.2 Secondary school School Visit All secondary schools will visit the exhibition. This will be organized and the transport costs will be paid

for by our organization. Educational Material For the secondary school materials will be developed for different courses like economics, history, geog-

raphy and social science. Secondary school students will also be invited to participate in a theatre com-petition with the themes of the exhibition.

4.2.3 Higher Education Students in higher and academic education will be urged to do research and publications around the

themes of the exhibition. Special cooperation will be set up with the different schools to guidethis process. Themes: History, Economy , Technical and Social Studies: Past, Present and Future.

4.3 Series of Lectures , documentaries and film screeningsLocal and international experts on the different topics addressed in the exhibition will be invited to give lectures.Different relevant documentaries and films will be shown.


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4.4. Tours alongside examples of urbanization and other infrastructures

We will organize tours alongside examples of urbanization done directly by the refinery like Emmastad, Julianadorpand Suffisant and others done indirectly like the neighborhoods that grow because of the migrant workers needingliving space like Kanga and Dein. And we will tour other infrastructural development implemented by the refinery.The tours will focus on urban planning, architecture and social and recreational aspects of these neighborhoods.

4.5 Art ExhibitionThe presence of the refinery has always inspired visual artists. Themes like labor, pollution, migration tangled tothe refinery has been visualized. We aim to stimulate (young) visual artist on the island to create work focusing onthe present and future of the refining industry and the island. We will select works to be displayed in a separateArt Exhibition Venue.

4.6. Ongoing exhibitions organized by National Archives Curaao and Maritime MuseumThe National Archives has ongoing exhibitions presenting photographs and documents telling the history ofthe Refining industry on the island. The Maritime Museum has his permanent Steam for Oil interactive exhibit,explain the oil refining process. Both institutions can be visited permanently and during the course of our projectwill be part of our communication.

The project 100 Aa Refineria na Korsou / Isla den Nos Bida will be of course aimed at the whole Curaaoanpopulation, which we want to make aware of the importance of this history. The aims of our communications willhave two main aims: make people aware of the message we want to convey and at the other hand draw them toours activities. The organization will use all resources and contacts to reach the target groups

5. CommunICatIon PLan


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HeroesEconomy / IndustryTime Table


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LiteraturePhotographySculptures


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04 - Shell 1969-198505 - PDVSA 1985-present06 - Gallery - Objects Shell/PDVSA

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6. Cv artIstIC team

Curator:

Felix de Rooy (1952) is a poet, writer, dramatist, filmmaker, director and curator. In De Rooys case an evaluationof his artistic achievements is not complete without taking his whole oeuvre into account including the films,theatre productions and curatorial projects.He studied at the Vrije Akademie Psychopolis in The Hague and received his MA in filming and directing at theNew York University in 1982. From his multi-disciplinary background he makes collages, assemblages and installations,thus frequently giving statements on the inheritance of slavery with the aim of keeping alive debate on this blackpage in the history of humanity and not conceal it.Felix has curated successful exhibitions like Herensha di Sklabitut (Rotterdam, Suriname, Curaao) it over Zwarte(Amsterdam, Brussel, Kopenhagen, Liverpool) and Kunst van Overleven: marroncultuur uit Suriname (Tropenmuseum,Amsterdam).

Designer:Atelier Argos of designer Ren Wissink (1965) has a vast experience in a big scale of design work: logos, corporateidentities, books, catalogues, furniture, interiors, fair presentations and exhibitions.For more than 25 years Atelier Argos has worked for commercial and non commercial clients like, Connexxion,Carmabi (Savonet Museum and Christoffelpark), Wereld Museum Rotterdam (Erfenis van slavernij), Tropen MuseumAmsterdam (Wit over Zwart), Noordbrabants Museum (Knus), NiNSee Amsterdam, McGregor Fashion Group,Staples Advantage, Yubi Kirindongo and many more.


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Former ProjeCts artIstIC team


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7. board oF advIsors

mr. Jaime de Sola

mr. Ron Gomes Casseres

mrs. Michle Russel-Capriles

mrs. Nicole Henriquez

mr. Ricardo Isebia

mr. Gilbert Cijntje

mr. Charles Do Rego

mr. Richard Doest

mrs. Rose Mary Allen

mr. Joseph Henriquez

mr. Lionel Janga

mr. Carl Renardus

mrs. Helma Maduro

National Archives Curaao

Friends of the Archives

UOC

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