We are pleased to announce that ICOM-CC has successfully secured the ICOM Solidarity Project funding for 2025 to launch LegaSSEA – an innovative collaborative initiative focused on “Leveraging Ethnographic & Generational Knowledge for Art Conservation in South and Southeast Asia.“
About LegaSSEA: This collaborative project brings together a diverse group of ICOM bodies – both National and International Committees – including ICOM Pakistan, ICOM India, ICOM Bangladesh, ICOM Philippines, ICOM Indonesia, ICOM-COSTUME, ICDAD (Design), ICTOP (Training), ICR (Regional Museum), and ICOM-NATHIST (Natural History).
📅 Upcoming Webinar Series – Mark Your Calendars! Join us for our comprehensive webinar schedule (All sessions at 11:30 CET):
- May 31 – Introduction
- June 28 – Roundtable 1: Palm Leaf
- July 26 – Roundtable 2: Bark Cloth
- August 30 – Roundtable 3: Textiles
- September 27 – Conclusion
🎤 Call for Speakers!
We are accepting submissions for this project. If you are interested in being a speaker and contributing to one of the three focus sessions on palm leaf, bark cloth or textiles, please scan the QR code to submit your application.
This initiative represents a significant step forward in preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of South and Southeast Asia through collaborative knowledge sharing and conservation expertise.
