Jakarta, August 7-8, 2024 - As part of the Australia-Indonesia Museum (AIM) Project, a workshop on the Significance 2.0 methodology recently held at the Collection Storage Room National Museum of Indonesia from August 7-8, 2024. This workshop brought together 20 participants from museums managed by the Indonesian Heritage Agency (IHA), under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (MoECRT).
The workshop was held in collaboration with Deakin University (Australia), the Western Australian Museum (WAM), and Southeast Asia Museum Services (SEAMS). Participants were introduced to the Significance 2.0 approach, which helps assess the value and meaning of museum objects. They engaged in hands-on sessions to apply this methodology to objects from the National Museum's collection and discussed how to adapt the approach for Indonesian museums. The group also explored plans for a digital exhibition to showcase significant objects.
Participants were divided into small groups and worked with selected objects from the National Museum's collection, stored in the Collection Storage Room, TMII. These objects included an amulet, a Londe boat, a palanquin, and a miniature spirit boat from the Kei Islands in Maluku. The workshop sessions included both theoretical presentations and hands-on activities, enabling participants to apply the Significance 2.0 methodology to actual museum objects. Led by Australian experts, including Prof. Gaye Sculthorpe from Deakin University and Corioli Souter from the Western Australian Museum. This workshop was also facilitated by AIM Project alumni Fajar Ichsan Hadianto, Nusi Lisabilla Estudiantin, Maulidha Sinta Dewi, and Rully Handiani.
This event is part of the AIM Project's efforts to enhance cultural collaboration between Australia and Indonesia, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII). The workshop concluded with participants presenting the results of their Significance assessments and new object labels. A discussion was also held on the next steps for the development of the digital exhibition, which will be created in collaboration with Southeast Asia Museum Services (SEAMS).
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