International Conference on Memory, Space, and Urban Imaginaries (ICMSUI - 26)

This track explores the interplay between memory and urban environments, examining how physical spaces shape collective and individual memories. It invites contributions that analyze the role of architecture, public spaces, and urban design in the construction of memory.

Focusing on the geographical dimensions of memory, this track investigates how different cultures interpret and represent memory within their spatial contexts. Papers may address themes such as place-making, cultural narratives, and the politics of memory in diverse geographic settings.

This session seeks to understand how historical memory influences urban identity and community cohesion. Contributions may explore case studies that highlight the relationship between historical narratives and contemporary urban life.

This track examines the role of visual culture in shaping urban memories, including art, photography, and digital media. It encourages discussions on how visual representations contribute to collective memory and urban imaginaries.

Focusing on the intersection of heritage studies and urban memory, this track invites papers that analyze the preservation and representation of urban heritage. Topics may include the impact of heritage on community identity and the challenges of memory in urban regeneration.

This session aims to uncover the social histories embedded within urban narratives, exploring how memory shapes and is shaped by social dynamics. Contributions may include oral histories, community stories, and the role of marginalized voices in urban memory.

This track investigates the role of community engagement in the creation and preservation of urban memories. Papers may focus on participatory practices, grassroots initiatives, and the impact of community-driven memory projects.

This session invites critical theoretical perspectives on urban memory, examining how power, politics, and ideology influence collective memory formation. Contributions may engage with contemporary debates in critical theory and their implications for urban studies.

This track explores the relationship between identity politics and memory within urban settings, focusing on how memories are constructed and contested across different identity groups. Papers may analyze the implications of memory for social justice and urban policy.

This session focuses on spatial analysis methodologies to investigate the distribution and representation of memory in urban contexts. Contributions may include GIS studies, mapping projects, and spatial narratives that reveal the complexities of urban memory.

This track examines the dynamic relationship between urban culture and collective memory, exploring how cultural practices inform and transform memory in urban spaces. Papers may address themes such as music, performance, and festivals as sites of memory-making.