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old barn and mangazina (warehouse) to the right of the
main building house an archive/library annex and reading
room dedicated primarily to the arts; the archives of
May Henriquez (and those of her ancestors) are currently
being catalogued. These archives include, besides books,
invitations to virtually all art-exhibitions ever held
on the island, posters of cultural events, program books,
hundred of photos, newspaper clippings, and much, much
more. The items mostly relate to Curaçao and its
culture, although we also offer a good deal of documentation
on foreign artists and culture.  The
Library continues to grow its collection through the
acquisition of carefully selected publications which
complement our selection. Being a non profit organization,
we must be frugal when considering new titles. Nevertheless
we strive to acquire all materials which can be considered
required reading for people who wish to research the
arts in our library, with a particular interest in local
documentation.
In the gallery off the main
hall of the Landhuis, we also offer a reading table
with a variety of literature for our visitors’
to read on the premises. We have subscriptions to several
of the most important art magazines in Latin America,
the Caribbean and Europe.
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