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Vincent van Velsen, a Black writer and art historian who had been openly critical in the past about the Stedelijk’s systemic lack of inclusion, is also brought on as curator of photography.

It’s a bold, positive move and Van Velsen offers a candid take on the value of his hiring.

Charl Landvreugd, the museum’s head of research and curatorial practice, and the curators Vincent van Velsen and Yvette Mutumba, offer that nuance and give context to the museum’s quandaries.

"You cannot deprive somebody of their liberties because staff are fed up with her," explained consultant psychiatrist, Dr Cleo Van Velsen.

"It's not a safe restraint, I don't think," Dr Van Velsen said.