Organizer: The Asian Art Museum

Description:

Colonialism, changing customs, war, and contemporary collecting practices have all impacted the use and meaning of textiles in Southeast Asia. In this online Re-History Series discussion, a panel of experts explores themes of loss, destruction, and conservation during colonial periods as well as the present day. They will discuss efforts to center the makers’ voices and recover from losses through research, conservation, and collaboration.

Speakers:

Ruth Barnes, Thomas Jaffe Curator of Indo-Pacific Art, Yale University   

Julia Brennan, Founder, Caring for Textiles  

Cherubim Quizon, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Seton Hall University  

Sandra Sardjono, Founder and Director, Tracing Patterns Foundation 

Facilitated by Natasha Reichle, Associate Curator of Southeast Asian Art, Asian Art Museum 

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