Call for Papers
Troubled Contemporary Art Practices in the Middle East: Post-colonial conflicts, Pedagogies of art history, and Precarious artistic mobilization
2 – 4 June 2016
Birkbeck University of London | University of Nicosia
The conference will be held at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Deadline for Abstract submissions: 29.01.2016
Confirmed Keynote speakers
Prof. Wendy Shaw, Frei Universität Berlin
Catherine David, Curator, Deputy Director Musée National d’Art Moderne at the Centre Pompidou.
Deadline for Abstracts for 20 minute presentations: 29.01.2016
To apply please send a title, 250 word abstract and a short CV/Biography note to artconference2016@gmail.com
Academic and Organising Committee
Dr Sophie Hope, Birkbeck University of London s.hope@bbk.ac.uk
Dr Gabriel Koureas, Birkbeck University of London g.koureas@bbk.ac.uk
Dr Evanthia Tselika, University of Nicosia tselika.e@unic.ac.cy
Administrative Assistance
Mr Ioannis Hadjipanayis, Art and Design Technical Officer, University of Nicosia hadjipanayis.i@unic.ac.cy
The conference will concentrate amongst other issues on:
Post-colonial Conflicts and art
Pedagogies of art history
Precarious artistic mobilisation
Shifts of centre and periphery
Development of art histories in contexts of conflict
Shifts to curatorial practices- changing field of ‘art history’ in the university context
Socially engaged art turns
Issues of labour and organization in contemporary art practices
Practice-based research
Art History and education in the Middle East- relationship to western Europe
Please refer to the full call for abstracts (PDF attachment) for more detailed information.
The cost for presenting and participating at the conference is
40 Euros (full conference fee)
30 Euros (for part time and full time students, unemployed)
There might be a possibility of some travel expenses being covered by bursaries especially for participants from the Middle East.
Find updates at: https://troubledcontemporaryartconference.wordpress.com/
For any queries please contact the organisers on the email addresses provided above.