XXII International Academic Forum on Design and Creation
A space for reflection and dialogue around design and creation, forming part of the International Image Festival. The forum brings together academic and creative voices to share experiences, research, and contemporary perspectives.
Schedule
NO PROGRAM SCHEDULE AVAILABLE
Thematic Lines
This year, the International Conference on the History of Media Art will be held in association with the International Image Festival in Manizales, Colombia.
- International Conference on the History of Media Art: May 5 to 9, Manizales
- International Image Festival
- (FII): May 2 to 9, 2025
- (FII) Bogotá: May 2 to 4, 2025
- (FII) Manizales: May 5 to 9, 2025
The conference held its first edition in 2005 and has since gained significant recognition in several locations around the world: Banff 2005, Berlin 2007, Melbourne 2009, Liverpool 2011, Riga 2013, Montreal 2015, Krems/Vienna 2017, Aalborg 2019, São Paulo 2022, and Venice 2023.
Recognizing the growing importance of art and technology, the aim is to engage the academic community from diverse disciplines in discussing the history of Media Art within interdisciplinary and intercultural contexts.
Co-Creation and Co-Design: Individuals,
Groups, and Communities
This theme explores how interactions among individuals, groups, and communities can strengthen collective creation and collaborative design. It focuses on participatory methodologies that promote inclusion, diversity, and innovation from interdisciplinary perspectives, empowering participants as active agents in addressing social, environmental, and cultural challenges.
Circular Dynamics, Economies, and Autonomous Practices
A reflection on alternative models of production, consumption, and organization based on regenerative principles, prioritizing reuse, self-sufficiency, and ecological balance. This approach imagines and fosters sustainable systems that support autonomous and resilient practices adapted to their specific environments.
Open Knowledge Through Art and Science, Shared Democratically
This theme explores ways to democratize access to knowledge through the fusion of art, science, and technology. It highlights the potential of open platforms and Artificial Intelligence to facilitate collective learning, inspire creative practices, and ensure equitable access to global knowledge while addressing contemporary challenges.
Innovation Grounded in Ancestral Memory and Its Contemporary Relevance
A reimagining of ancestral knowledge in modern contexts, integrating traditional wisdom with contemporary technologies to inspire sustainable solutions. This theme values the richness of collective memory and its applications in creative processes, fostering an ongoing dialogue between the wisdom of the past and technological advances.
Future Memories: Documentation, Conservation, and New Tools for Research and Archiving
Exploring the challenge of preserving knowledge and culture in a constantly evolving world through emerging technologies. This theme prioritizes innovative documentation and conservation strategies, fostering narratives that connect the past, present, and future while ensuring the continuity of collective memory.
Pioneers of Media Art
A tribute to the pioneers who have shaped Media Art as an interdisciplinary field, examining its historical impact and continuing influence. This theme encourages reflection on how their visionary contributions continue to inspire contemporary artistic, scientific, and technological practices, linking foundational principles with current trends.
Keynote Speakers
Manthia Diawara
— Editor and researcher in digital culture
Chris Salter
— Artist and researcher in immersive arts
Esteban García Bravo
— Artist and media art curator
Gabriela Aceves
— Visual artist
Invitados
Andrés Burbano
— Editor and researcher in digital culture
Jorge la Ferla
— Artist and researcher in immersive arts
Oliver Grau
— Artist and media art curator
José-Carlos Mariátegui
— Visual artist
