Jakarta Culture Agency (Disbud) held 'Masterclass' curatorial training at Sejarah Jakarta Museum.

We will continue in supporting government cooperation

This activity is part of the Australia-Indonesia Museums (AIM) Project as a collaboration in researching and interpreting objects of significance to Australian and Indonesian museum professionals.

Jakarta Culture Agency Head, Iwan Henry Wardhana, said the training involved 22 participants and three facilitators selected from museums under agency's management cooperated with Deakin University (Australia), Western Australian Museum (WAM), and Southeast Asia Museum Services (SEAMS).

"We will continue in supporting government cooperation and international partnerships in improving museum practices in Jakarta," he said, as quoted from Jakarta Provincial Government's press release, Tuesday (8/6).

The speakers, Iwan added, shared their stories and experiences in implementing the significance 2.0 method in conducting collection research in Australia. A discussion session was also held regarding the objects that had been selected to be displayed in the upcoming Pameran Tetangga.

"The speakers are experts in the field of museums, namely Gaye Sculthorpe Research, Cultural Heritage and Museum Studies Professor, Deakin University; and Corioli Souter Head of the Department of Maritime Heritage, Western Australian Museum," Iwan added.

Selected objects will be digitized, including 3D scanning and video documentation, to update the digital exhibition 'Pameran Tetangga' on www.tetanggaexhibition.com. This initiative underlines the AIM Project's commitment to leveraging digital technology to improve access to cultural heritage.

"The curators will play an important role in selecting and conducting research on the objects to be exhibited. Hopefully, the participation of participants in this training can enrich their knowledge and become an inspiration for the exhibition layout in every museum managed by the museum." Iwan stated.

As for information, AIM Project aims to strengthen professional relationships and increase the professional capacity of museums in Indonesia and Australia through training, research, and co-curated exhibitions. It involves collaboration between the Jakarta Culture Agency, the Jakarta Provincial Cultural Office, the Cultural Heritage Asia-Pacific Group Deakin University, the Western Australian Museum (WAM), Southeast Asia Museum Services (SEAMS), and a number of museums partner in Indonesia. This project is funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through the Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII), and the Indonesia Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology.