Anneke van Waarden-Koets

Anneke van Waarden-Koets is a curator at the Zeeuws Archief in Middelburg, Netherlands, who has been instrumental in bringing to light the history of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and its connections to the prosperity of Zeeland. In her recent work, she emphasizes the human stories behind historical documents, showcasing personal accounts and ship logs that reveal the inhumanity of slavery. Her exhibition 'Ooggetuigen van de slavenhandel' aims to foster a deeper understanding of this shared history, illustrating how the wealth generated from the slave trade permeated various sectors of society.