{"id":9927,"date":"2025-07-26T20:38:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T20:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sm-artcenter.com\/?p=9927"},"modified":"2025-08-07T04:32:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T04:32:23","slug":"local-epistemologies-underpinning-restitution-of-materials-to-southeast-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sm-artcenter.com\/en\/2025\/07\/26\/local-epistemologies-underpinning-restitution-of-materials-to-southeast-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cLocal epistemologies underpinning restitution of materials to Southeast Asia\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">A heartfelt thank you to all participants and partners who made yesterday\u2019s event at SM Art Center truly memorable.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">On Saturday 26 July 2025, we had the pleasure of welcoming the CO-OP research group, scholars, curators, and artists from across Southeast Asia, around a compelling theme:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cLocal epistemologies underpinning restitution of materials to Southeast Asia\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The day unfolded with rich conversations and moments of artistic exchange:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t21\/2\/16\/1f3a8.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfa8\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> Warm encounters with artists Svay Sareth and Yim Maline<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t28\/2\/16\/1f3db.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> Insightful museum tour and dialogue around art and memory<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/td7\/2\/16\/1f58c.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd8c\ufe0f\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> Engaging workshops and creative sessions<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t4d\/2\/16\/1f3ad.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfad\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> A captivating performance by Lakhon Komnit, exploring themes of departure and return<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span class=\"html-span xexx8yu xyri2b x18d9i69 x1c1uobl x1hl2dhg x16tdsg8 x1vvkbs x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xat24cr xm2jcoa x1mpyi22 xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"xz74otr x15mokao x1ga7v0g x16uus16 xbiv7yw\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t37\/2\/16\/1f37d.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" \/><\/span> Followed by a convivial dinner in the lush garden of the Center<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">More than an academic gathering, this was a celebration of shared heritage, artistic voice, and cultural futures.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Thank you again to everyone who joined us.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Your presence inspires us to keep shaping a meaningful space for dialogue and creation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u2e3b<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">link to see all photos : https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1YoJf4iZnZ\/<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A heartfelt thank you to all participants and partners who made yesterday\u2019s event at SM Art Center truly memorable. 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