Dysfunctionalities in Contemporary Art | in times of conflict

International Conference

Dysfunctionalities in contemporary art | in times of conflict

Open Call for Speakers

Deadline Paper Submission 13 February 2021 12:59

Art as the imprint of humanity but also as a lever of creative energy that feeds the cultural heritage, issues related to Art and Artist's rights will be discussed under the prism and conditions of political tension, investigating the relationship between the artist and the political strategy of a state, the concerns and methods of approach.

The role of political instability and the impact it has on the creation of Art, raise many questions about the values of art, artistic creation and its relationship with the state. The conference, Dysfunctionalities in Contemporary Art, aims to dissect, explore and discuss with the particularities of the role of cultural institutions, public organisations and the cultural policies of a state that shape and impact the life and work of an artist.

The conference is financed by the Cyprus Cultural Services and organized by the Cyprus Chamber of fine arts, is a continuation of the Dysfunctionalities in Contemporary Art program and aspires to be a communication platform activating those mechanisms that will contribute to the development of networking and training as well as to envision creative ways in which to deal with conflictual phenomena.

We are wishing for this conference to be physical but we will be adaptive according to the COVID19 measures.

The selected speakers will receive a €250 stipend

Speakers from abroad will be reimbursed their travel cost up to €300 and will have free accommodation for the night prior to the conference.

Deadline Paper Submission 13 February 2021 12:59

Conference Date: 13 March 2021, 10:00 -17:00

Venue: A.G. Leventis Gallery

The conference wil be held in English