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With its innate cultural heritage — colonial and decolonial history, vigorous trade growth, and ethnic diversity — Southeast Asia has established an artistic vision that rivals that of its European counterparts. Its profound history can be traced back to the Age of Discovery when Southeast Asian countries became colonized by European powers largely by the 19th century for their strategic geographical locations and abundant resources. Centuries of colonialism did not end until after World War II, which saw European powers falter, the Cold War begin, and a wave of decolonization and …