Abstract
This study explores the crucial discourses surrounding an exhibition hosted at one of the largest Asian art museums in the United States, employing a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. By adopting post-structural and post-colonial perspectives inspired by eminent theorists such as Said, Spivak, and Bhabha, this study critically analyzes the role of museums in fostering diverse and inclusive relationships within and across communities. The primary objective of this research is to delve into the re-contextualization of Asian art within Western public institutions through a meticulous examination of the museum’s history. By doing so, we aim to shed light on the challenges faced by public institutions in the post-colonial era and to propose a non-oppressive perspective for reevaluating their practices. Furthermore, this study strives to contribute to the development of inclusive relationships within and across communities by offering valuable insights and tools. By engaging diverse groups, our goal is to empower them to actively work towards inclusion and make meaningful collective changes. In summary, this research not only endeavors to analyze the discourse of a national museum through post-structural and post-colonial lenses but also to achieve the following objectives: 1) Revisit public institutions in the post-colonial era from a non-oppressive perspective; 2) Assist public institutions in cultivating diverse and inclusive relationships within and across communities; and 3) Equip diverse groups with tools to collaboratively pursue meaningful change and foster inclusion.
Presenters
William ZhouStudent, Doctor of Education, George Washington University, District of Columbia, United States
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Theme
Critical Issues in Tourism and Leisure Studies
KEYWORDS
Diversity; Equity; Inclusion; Asian art Museums; Post-structuralism; Post-colonialism; Discourse; Re-contextualization
