Interviews
Charlie Cobbinah
“To me, decolonisation means reimagining what our world could have been—and still can be—without the historical and enduring impacts of colonisation across many regions.“
Christine Urquhart
“Decolonisation isn’t and can’t ever be a crisp and clean detachment – there is meaning for both sides on shared objects, events and activities.”
inspirational stories
The 1931 Paris exhibition reminds us why decolonial voices are vital today
In the last century, colonial exhibitions turned cultural treasures into symbols of pride and possession, staging power through the display of ‘exotic riches.’ One of the most striking examples was the 1931 Exposition Coloniale Internationale in Paris, which attracted more than 30 million visitors and presented the French empire through grand pavilions and even ‘native villages’ where people were put on display. What was then celebrated as a triumph of empire is now seen as a striking example of silencing and appropriation.
This space turns the lens around: instead of showcasing ownership, it opens space for dialogue. We invite reflections, questions, and stories on coloniality and decolonialism—voices that challenge, unsettle, and reimagine what cultural heritage means in the present. Through podcasts, interviews, and shared conversations, we seek not to display, but to listen. If you would like to contribute, please get in touch and help reshape how heritage is remembered and understood.
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