International Conference on Queer Aesthetics and Visual Culture (ICQAVC - 26)

This track explores the integration of queer aesthetics within contemporary art practices. It aims to examine how artists utilize visual language to challenge normative representations and express diverse identities.

Focusing on the portrayal of queer identities in various media, this track investigates the impact of representation on societal perceptions. Scholars are invited to analyze both positive and negative depictions in film, television, and digital platforms.

This session track delves into the intersection of performance studies and queer narratives, highlighting how live performance can serve as a medium for identity exploration. Participants will discuss the role of the body in expressing and challenging queer identities.

This track invites contributions that apply cultural studies methodologies to the analysis of queer visual culture. It seeks to uncover the socio-political contexts that shape queer artistic expressions and their reception.

This session examines the complexities of identity politics within queer representation across various cultural mediums. Scholars will engage in discussions about intersectionality and the implications of identity in visual narratives.

Focusing on the role of digital media in shaping queer aesthetics, this track explores how online platforms facilitate new forms of artistic expression. Participants will analyze the impact of social media on queer visibility and community building.

This track encourages discussions on how queer art serves as a form of social commentary, addressing issues such as discrimination, identity, and resistance. Contributions will explore the power of art to provoke thought and inspire change.

This session examines the interplay between visual narratives and queer literature, focusing on graphic novels, illustrated texts, and other hybrid forms. Scholars will discuss how visual elements enhance storytelling and representation of queer experiences.

This track invites critical theoretical approaches to the study of queer aesthetics, encouraging participants to engage with frameworks such as post-structuralism, feminism, and queer theory. Discussions will center on the implications of these theories for understanding visual culture.

This session highlights the creative practices emerging from queer communities, emphasizing grassroots movements and collaborative art-making. Participants will explore how these practices foster resilience and solidarity among marginalized groups.

This track speculates on the future trajectories of queer visual culture in an increasingly digital and globalized world. Scholars are invited to envision new possibilities for queer aesthetics and representation in the coming decades.