How to improve diversity and inclusion policies by reading the body?
The Connected World conference “Embodied Experiences” invites participants to use Corpoliteracy, as proposed by Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung, as a tool to explore the intersections of identity and body politics. We will discuss the potentials of artistic research and VR technology for educational practices and diversity policies.
Two controversial contributions to last year’s Venice Biennale with a focus on the human body form the starting point for the discussion. Questions on what embodiment can contribute to diversity politics will be scrutinized from various disciplines, including psychology, theology, art history, and technology. The conference strives to serve as a catalyst to put corpoliterate organizational development into practice at the VU.
Contributions by:
Melanie Bonajo, Maaike Bleeker, Beatriz Janicas, Angelo Custodio & Jules Sturm, Sara Morasi dos Santos Bruss, Adina Pintilie, and many more. Information about our keynote speakers can be found below.
Dates: 9-11 May 2023*
Venues:
- Rialto VU – May 9
- Kerkzaal, 16th floor (accessible via 15th floor), Main Building, VU Amsterdam – May 10 & 11
Organized by: Connected World, Daniel Neugebauer, Senior Fellow Connected World, Erin La Cour, and Sem Bannenberg, with support from CLUE+ Research Institute for Culture, Cognition, History and Heritage
Credits to: AKINCI Gallery Amsterdam & Manekino Boekarest
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