New Gloco-Blog Post by Anna-Marie Kroupová!

In our latest post, Anna-Marie Kroupová shares insights from the Situated Conservations conference in Senegal, where museum professionals, activists, and scholars engaged in dynamic discussions on cultural heritage and representation. From thought-provoking debates on institutional change to the integration of music and performance in academic spaces, the conference offered fresh perspectives on heritage preservation.

A particularly fascinating discovery was the story of the Lafá hat, a widely recognized Senegalese symbol with unexpected origins in former Czechoslovakia. This surprising connection highlights how objects travel, evolve, and carry cultural meanings across borders.

Honoring Fatima Fall Niang, the conference also raised critical questions about inclusivity in cultural institutions and the role of knowledge exchange in shaping the future of heritage preservation.

📖 Read the full post now! Stay tuned for the final post of our blog series about the conference next week.