The theme of this year’s symposium, POWER, PAY, PERFORMANCE, addresses a highly topical issue, with relevance for the cultural field, that of power structures, pay hierarchies and performance measures.

From both a socio-cultural and an artistic view-point there are many aspects of the subject that warrant analysis and discussion among professionals working in the field. These inevitably include people in the art world who, in spite of increased awareness of the issues and certain improvements, continue to be marginalised, discriminated against or treated unjustly. Reflecting the backgrounds, experiences and interests of the artists and curators who have been Invited to speak, the themes addressed in

the short presentations and podium discussion include the representations of narratives or visions that have been sidelined, new working practices, the challenges of implementing change in exhibition venues and art schools, addressing the public more inclusively, the recognition of artist labour, and activism as an integral part of artistic practice.

The insights will be drawn not only from Switzerland but also from international perspectives. Although the subject matter has emotional implications, the intention is that the tenor of the symposium will not only be critical, but that positive examples of change will be discussed.

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https://www.iktsite.org/congress2024