Building on the success of the Fast Forward conference at Tate Modern in 2015, co-organised by Tate, University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and Photography along with the Archive Research Centre (PARC) at University for the Arts London, Lithuanian Photographers Association and Vitas Luckus Photography Centre (branch of Šiauliai “Aušra” Museum’s department Photography Museum) announces the 2nd edition of the Fast Forward conference in collaboration with UCA and UAL/PARC to take place at the National Gallery of Art in Vilnius on 3rd–4th of November, 2017.
The conference aims to discuss about the role of women photographers in the cultural, social and political life of the of the Baltic States and former Eastern Bloc countries, which have a rich academic discourse and vibrant artistic culture combining specific national features with particular local experiences and Western ideas. Participating researchers and artists will also discuss work by women photographers from India, Myanmar, Norway and United Kingdom. The topics will range from the emancipatory role of photography in the past to political activism, artistic uses of visual archives and new representations of gender.
Programme of the conference: http://
The conference will be held in both Lithuanian and English with simultaneous translation into the other language.
The event is free and open to the public.
Speakers: Dr. Ieva Burbaitė, Professor Anna Fox, Dr. Dragana Jurisic, Laima Kreivytė, Monika Krikštopaitytė, Sandra Križić Roban, Jana Kukaine, Grace Lau, Mallika Leuzinger, Professor Sigrid Lien, Dr. Amak Mahmoodian, Aurelija Maknytė, Dr. Adam Mazur, Daniela Mrázková, Ella Murtha, Associate professor Agnė Narušytė, Nestan Nijaradze, Rebeka Põldsam, Dr. Alistair Scott, Dr. Teza Soe, Professor Val Williams.
Curatorial team: Professor Anna Fox, Maria Kapajeva, Grace Lau, Ieva Meilutė-Svinkūnienė, Associate Professor Agnė Narušytė, Dr. Jean Wainwright and Professor Val Williams.
Organizers: University for the Creative Arts and Photography and The Archive Research Centre (PARC) at London College of Communication / University of the Arts London, Lithuanian Photographers Association and Vitas Luckus Photography Centre, branch of Šiauliai “Aušra” Museum’s department Photography Museum
Partner: Lithuanian National Gallery of Art
Supported by: Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania and Lithuanian Council for Culture
