Partner with the travelling exhibition ‘Deconstructing Colonialism, Decolonising the Imaginary’ to bring this debate to new audiences
The exhibition ‘Deconstructing Colonialism, Decolonising the Imaginary. Portuguese Colonialism in Africa: Myths and Realities’ is open to the public until 2 November 2025 in the largest temporary exhibition hall of the National Museum of Ethnology (Lisbon). It invites visitors to engage in a profound reflection and deconstruction of the myths surrounding Portuguese colonialism in Africa during the 19th and 20th centuries, aiming to renew knowledge on the colonial question.
The exhibition ‘Deconstructing Colonialism, Decolonising the Imaginary. Portuguese Colonialism in Africa: Myths and Realities’, on display at the National Museum of Ethnology in Lisbon until 2 November 2025, has been adapted into an accessible and educational format, consisting of 30 thematic panels accompanied by a brochure.
The travelling exhibition Deconstructing Colonialism, Decolonising the Imaginary presents images and texts that provide historical context on the colonial phenomenon and contribute to the decolonisation of the imaginary, fostering a renewal of knowledge on the Portuguese colonial question.
The collection is available in two versions, one in Portuguese and the other in English, and can be temporarily loaned free of charge to partner institutions upon request via email at cesa@cesa.iseg.ulisboa.pt.
Join this initiative and become a partner in this project!
The project was conceived and coordinated by CEsA researcher and historian Isabel Castro Henriques to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 25th of April, emphasising the importance of understanding the past to build a more inclusive future. It is co-organised by CEsA and the National Museum of Ethnology, with the support of the 50 Years of the 25th of April Commemorative Commission.
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Author: CEsA Communication Team (comunicacao@cesa.iseg.ulisboa.pt)
Image: Reproduction/CEsA
