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Upcoming Title │ Iconomy: Towards a Political Economy of Images │ Terry Smith

Book

The upcoming title ‘Iconomy: Towards a Political Economy of Images’ by Terry Smith  Book Summary: Exploring viral imagery of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Presidents Trump and Biden, Black Lives Matter, as well as the rise of a “black aesthetic” in white artworlds, this book shows that iconopolitics — especially constellations of visual images — has become pervasive within contemporary life. It questions the implications for critical thought and political action. ‘Iconomy: Towards a Political Economy of Images’ argues that imagery of all kinds has become a definitive force in the shaping of contemporary life. While immersed in public politics and […]

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Event | BARREENG YIRRAMBOI | 19 to 20 JULY | Monash University Caulfield Campus

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BARREENG YIRRAMBOI 19 to 20 JULY 2022, Monash University Caulfield Campus Barreeng Yirramboi is a research symposium and exhibition program presented by the Wominjeka Djeembana Indigenous Research Lab at Monash Art Design and Architecture (MADA). It aims to highlight the relationality between practice-led research and Indigenous ways of knowing. Barreeng Yirramboi are Boon Wurrung words translating as tracks towards tomorrow or as Senior Boonwurrung Elder, N’arweet Professor Carolyn Briggs AM explains “it’s about the journey of coming into knowledge and envisioning new futures”. Keynote speakers: Associate Professor Ali Gumillya Baker (Mirning) and Dr Faye Rosas Blanch (Yidinyji/Mbararam) will speak together […]

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AAANZ 2022 CONFERENCE: DEMONSTRATIONS | CALL FOR PAPERS ARE OPEN | DEADLINE FRIDAY 29 JULY

AAANZ Conference, Call for Papers

AAANZ 2022 Conference | DEMONSTRATIONS Monash University and The University of Melbourne 1 – 3 December 2022 The AAANZ Annual Conference for 2022 is prompted by the idea of ‘DEMONSTRATIONS’ For some this might raise the idea of political advocacy in relation to Indigenous land rights, the global pandemic, climate crisis, and social injustice. For others it might provoke questioning of traditional demonstrations of art history: the exhibition, the catalogue, the curator, and physical artworks. For yet others it may evoke the idea of thinking through making and its connection to conceiving artistic practice as research. How might we re-conceive […]

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AAANZ ARTS WRITING AND PUBLISHING AWARDS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY 24 JUNE

AWAPA, Prizes

Arts Writing and Publishing Awards (AWAPAs) are now open. The AWAPAs highlight the vitality of arts publishing in the region and acknowledges the contribution of both emerging and established scholars, curators and artists. The Awards play a pivotal role in promoting the importance of writing and publishing in disseminating knowledge and understanding of the visual arts, craft and design. They are the only prizes in the Australasia region to celebrate the publishing achievements writers make to the field. Categories for the AWAPAs include prizes for books, exhibition catalogues, artist led publications, Indigenous Australian, Māori and Pasifika art writing. AWAPAs recognise: Originality and […]

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AAANZ PHD PRIZE FOR 2022 IS OPEN │Deadline FRIDAY 29 JULY

Prizes

AAANZ is pleased to offer an opportunity for recently graduated PhD students to enter the AAANZ PhD Prize. The $1,000 prize is supported by Taylor and Francis. From 2022 the format of the annual PhD prize will change. This follows a review by the AAANZ Prize Committee that took into consideration feedback received from former and potential entrants, academics and former members of the judging panel. The AAANZ PhD Prize for 2022 (and subsequent years) will be judged on the merits of the final submitted thesis or exegesis and documentation. Deadline: Friday 29 July 2022  Shortlisting The judging panel will shortlist three applicants. […]

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AAANZ 2022 CONFERENCE: DEMONSTRATIONS | CALL FOR PAPERS ARE OPEN | Deadline Friday 29 July

AAANZ Conference, Call for Papers

AAANZ 2022 Conference | DEMONSTRATIONS Monash University and The University of Melbourne 1 – 3 December 2022 The AAANZ Annual Conference for 2022 is prompted by the idea of ‘DEMONSTRATIONS’ For some this might raise the idea of political advocacy in relation to Indigenous land rights, the global pandemic, climate crisis, and social injustice. For others it might provoke questioning of traditional demonstrations of art history: the exhibition, the catalogue, the curator, and physical artworks. For yet others it may evoke the idea of thinking through making and its connection to conceiving artistic practice as research. How might we re-conceive […]

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Visual Arts Work Survey: Help to make Practical Change in the Visual Arts Sector!

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Are you a visual artist, craft artist, or arts worker in Australia – or an Australian citizen working in the sector overseas? As part of an important national research project, Visual Arts Work, are undertaking a survey with visual artists, craft artists, and arts workers. They’re keen to hear from as many people as possible from all disciplines, areas of practice, and career stage. Your responses will inform practical interventions regarding sustainable strategies for industry and policy. Fill out the survey at the following link visualartswork.net.au/survey

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AAANZ ARTS WRITING AND PUBLISHING AWARDS CLOSE FRIDAY 24 JUNE

AWAPA, Prizes

Arts Writing and Publishing Awards (AWAPAs) are now open. The AWAPAs highlight the vitality of arts publishing in the region and acknowledges the contribution of both emerging and established scholars, curators and artists. The Awards play a pivotal role in promoting the importance of writing and publishing in disseminating knowledge and understanding of the visual arts, craft and design. They are the only prizes in the Australasia region to celebrate the publishing achievements writers make to the field. Categories for the AWAPAs include prizes for books, exhibition catalogues, artist led publications, Indigenous Australian, Māori and Pasifika art writing. AWAPAs recognise: Originality and […]

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AAANZ PhD Prize for 2022 is open │ Friday 29 July

Prizes

AAANZ is pleased to offer an opportunity for recently graduated PhD students to enter the AAANZ PhD Prize. The $1,000 prize is supported by Taylor and Francis. From 2022 the format of the annual PhD prize will change. This follows a review by the AAANZ Prize Committee that took into consideration feedback received from former and potential entrants, academics and former members of the judging panel. The AAANZ PhD Prize for 2022 (and subsequent years) will be judged on the merits of the final submitted thesis or exegesis and documentation. Deadline: Friday 29 July 2022  Shortlisting The judging panel will shortlist three applicants. […]

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Call for Papers │ Hunar Symposia: Art/Conflict │ Close 22 July

Call for Papers

Art/Conflict is the inaugural three-day conference and month-long art-exhibition organised by Hunar Symposia taking place in Sydney and online in November 2022. The conference will focus on the intersections between art, war, and conflict through questions of creative resistance and sovereignty. We seek your support in promoting the symposium and more especially the current call for papers. Abstracts due 22 July Confirmed keynote speakers include: Badtjala artist, curator, writer, academic and founding member of Boomalli Aboriginal Artist Cooperative, Fiona Foley Buenos Aires-based human rights activist, photographer, and visual artist, Marcelo Brodsky Professor of Sociology, Jindal School of Liberal Arts & Humanities, John Clammer […]

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