The collections of the palaces are rich in objects and works of art that showcase the magnificence, power, and international standing of the monarchs and their courts. It is precisely these objects that are often an expression of Eurocentric claims and colonial or Orientalist ideas. Some objects would not have ended up in Prussia’s palaces and gardens without colonial exploitation. Worldwide trade in colonial goods and coveted luxury items was often associated with the slave trade. These colonial entanglements will be demonstrated using several pieces from the collections as examples. Research on this topic will continue in future, since the SPSG is obliged to guarantee access to the collections and to make all findings and information available to the public.
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