Academic Sessions: Exeter 1998
Questioning the Paradigm of Race Identity
Convener:
Pauline de Souza (University of East London)
Ever since the publication of Edward Said's book Orientalism issues of race in Art History and Cultural Studies have generally been linked to the impact of colonialism and neo-colonialism. The effects of this have been to restrict the discussion of the work of artists from a non-European and hybrid cultural background to a narrow range of issues. This session seeks to explore innovatory approaches to the work of artists from these particular cultural backgrounds, which go beyond and question the colonial and anti-colonial paradigm. It is intended to raise issues such as gender and aesthetics in ways that are not necessarily subsumed by such concepts. A further topic could be the relevance of 'globalism' for those operating within the diaspora. Papers are particularly welcome on contemporary practice but appropriate papers on the 19th and 20th centuries will also be considered.
Proposals for papers should be sent to the convener at the following address:
6, Oakville Avenue, Off Highlane, Stansfields, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 7DY.
Tel: (01782) 833797.
Pauline de Souza (University of East London)
Ever since the publication of Edward Said's book Orientalism issues of race in Art History and Cultural Studies have generally been linked to the impact of colonialism and neo-colonialism. The effects of this have been to restrict the discussion of the work of artists from a non-European and hybrid cultural background to a narrow range of issues. This session seeks to explore innovatory approaches to the work of artists from these particular cultural backgrounds, which go beyond and question the colonial and anti-colonial paradigm. It is intended to raise issues such as gender and aesthetics in ways that are not necessarily subsumed by such concepts. A further topic could be the relevance of 'globalism' for those operating within the diaspora. Papers are particularly welcome on contemporary practice but appropriate papers on the 19th and 20th centuries will also be considered.
Proposals for papers should be sent to the convener at the following address:
6, Oakville Avenue, Off Highlane, Stansfields, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST6 7DY.
Tel: (01782) 833797.