History goes beyond the written word. Statues, monuments, streets, institutions are all markers and collectives of historical memory. Controversies over statues, memorials, street names and other representations of disputed historical legacies in public spaces is a global phenomenon.

Within this context, this 90-minute roundtable discussion will focus on "Museums as Collective History".

The invited discussants will examine the social, political, and historical dynamics with respect to contested histories legacies; and identify museum practices on how to address them effectively.

The webinar will be conducted via Zoom, on April 25, 2022, 6pm EST / 3pm PST / 10pm GMT; April 26, 2022, 7am Japan ST. The Zoom link will be shared with all participants closer to the webinar.

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