How do the traditional textile practices of Southeast Asia, such as Indonesian batik or Thai silk weaving, reflect the cultural identities and religious beliefs of their communities?
In what ways have Oceanic art forms, including the carvings of the Maori in New Zealand and the tapa cloth of Polynesia, influenced contemporary art and design both within the region and globally?
How did pre-Columbian American civilizations, such as the Maya, Aztec, or Inca, use art and architecture to express their cosmology and societal structures?
What role does art play in the preservation and revitalization of indigenous cultures and languages across Oceania and the Americas, and how are contemporary artists contributing to these efforts?
How have Southeast Asian contemporary artists addressed themes such as globalization, migration, and identity in their works, and what impact have they had on the international art scene?
