A recurring program proposing alternatives to the record of official history through non-exhibition, process driven and collaborative activities. It brings together artists, curators, and academics to explore creative use of archival material and its potential as a form of reparation and a path to healing colonial trauma. Taking place in both London and Kuala Lumpur, the project offers an opportunity to facilitate conversations between the UK and Malaysia,share access to different archives, and bridge artistic and academic approaches in activating the archives.
COUNTERARCHIVE
CounterArchive:
Fictional Healing
A filmmaking lab to develop counter-narratives to the colonial myths surrounding the Malayan Emergency using processes that explore the potential of filmmaking as a form of reparation.
CounterArchive:
Between Memory and History
Dr Jessica Rapson (King’s College London) provided an in depth interrogation of memory, history and its importance to nations as well as communities.
CounterArchive:
Colonialism and National Legacy
A panel of speakers from various backgrounds discussed the importance of memories and archival material in understanding the past and reclaiming narratives.