Dr. Stephen Murphy
Dr. Murphy specialises in the art and archaeology of early Buddhism and Hinduism in Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia. Has a particular interest in the period spanning the 7th to 9th centuries AD and looks at trade and connections between Southeast Asian cultures and the wider world of Tang China, India and beyond. Museological focus engages with issues surrounding colonialism and post-colonial studies, and debates surrounding the limitations and possibilities of decolonising museums.
