paroolOct 10, 2026, 09:07

Curaçaoan writer Frank Martinus Arion, who kept reminding the Netherlands of its colonial past, immortalized with a writer's stone in De Nieuwe Kerk

Curaçaoan writer Frank Martinus Arion has been honored with a dedicated stone at De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. The memorial recognizes his significant role in keeping the Netherlands focused on its colonial history and also pays tribute to the late designer Nelson Carrilho.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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