This conference explores art as a dynamic force embedded in social and cultural life, shaping and reflecting the communities in which it is created and in which it exists and circulates. Artworks and artistic practices are active participants in negotiating political, religious, and cultural identities, challenging social hierarchies, and offering new ways of seeing and understanding the world. They intervene in social life by generating knowledge, amplifying marginalized voices, and fostering dialogue across diverse communities through participatory urban projects, public installations, exhibitions, or digital platforms. Art’s symbolic and epistemic power allows it to question dominant narratives, create alternative perspectives, and expand collective understanding, while collaborative production and audience engagement further transform both meaning and social impact.
This conference invites contributions that examine the multiple roles of art in society, including its social, cultural, and epistemic dimensions, and its potential to engage communities, challenge assumptions, and foster meaningful connections.
Contributions from disciplines beyond art history—including sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, architecture, urban studies, media studies, and related fields—are also encouraged, reflecting the conference’s interdisciplinary focus. Also welcome are critical approaches that question established frameworks and methodologies, examine power relations, and reflect on the assumptions of art’s social, cultural, and epistemic roles.
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