The discussion topic aims to frame multiple perspectives to obtain a better understanding of activities that research the interplay between contemporary cultures growing in the Archipelago and Pacific Islands. This discussion emphasized on how contemporary culture and local culture are interconnected in various global exhibitions.This explanation is supposed to offer a critical assessment of the state system, non-governmental social and cultural institutions’ strategies and society’s response to this cultural encounter: especially the way in which power relations have transformed historically over time.

Host:
Alia Swastika (Director of Yogyakarta Biennale Foundation)
Manshur Zikri (Cemeti-Institute for Art and Society)

Discussant:
MeLê Yamomo

Speakers:
Daud Tanudirjo
Cosmin Costinas