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LIEU : CRASSH, University of Cambridge, Alison Richard Bldg, 7 West Rd, CB39DTDATE : 18 - 20 juin 2015DEADLINE : 15 mars 2015Objects in Motion: Material Culture in TransitionProposals for papers and for visual and performing art are welcome forthe three-day interdisciplinary conference 'Objects in Motion: MaterialCulture in Transition'. The conference is supported by and will be heldat the Centre for the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) atthe University of Cambridge on 18-20 June 2015. The deadline for allproposals is 15 March 2015, and registration is expected to open inApril 2015 (http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/25668).'Objects in Motion' will bring together diverse scholars, curators,writers, and artists to discuss material culture in transition.Material objects are produced within specific contexts - geographical,cultural, and temporal. This is true for things as diverse as the GreatSphinx built in Egypt at least 4500 years ago, the Lindisfarne Gospelsilluminated in 8th-century Northumbria, a wooden ceremonial mask carvedin 19th-century Nigeria, or a mobile phone made in 21st-century China.What happens when objects such as these transition into other contexts?How are differences in use and meaning negotiated? Sometimes laterreinterpretations and reincarnations (including ‘fakes’ andreproductions) incorporate elements of the objects’ original use andmeaning, and other times they diverge entirely. This can affect notonly the objects themselves but also the knowledge and experiencesembedded within or produced by them – as with books, musicalrecordings, and technologies.Scholars, curators, writers, and artists from all disciplines arewelcome to propose relevant talks. Visual artists (includingphotographers) are also welcome to propose artwork on the theme to bedisplayed in the Alison Richard Building. Proposals for performing artsmay be made as well, within the constraints of space and time statedbelow. The papers and art, selected by both CFP and invitation, will becomplemented by events at local museums.These diverse contributions will help to shed light on material culturedynamics which remain highly relevant even today despite the growth ofmultinational corporations, global communication, and increasingstandardisation. They will also foster productive dialogue on differentdisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to studying andresponding to these dynamics.Guidelines for proposing a paperProposals for talks should be emailed to the convenor Dr. Alexi Baker(ab933@cam.ac.uk) by 15 March 2015. They should include a title, anabstract of up to 250 words, a brief biography, contact information,and any institutional affiliations. Scholars at all stages of theircareers including independent scholars are encouraged to apply, as areartists and writers who would like offer talks reflecting on theconference theme.Guidelines for proposing visual or performing artsProposals for visual or performing arts which reflect upon theconference theme should be emailed to the convenor Dr. Alexi Baker(ab933@cam.ac.uk) by 15 March 2015. The visual artwork will hang in theground floor seminar rooms of the Alison Richard Building from the timeof the conference until at least October 2015, and must be fitted tothe available space and hanging facilities.The artist(s) must be able to transport their works to the AlisonRichard Building themselves and to install them with limited assistancefrom staff. Each piece will need to come fitted with string or hooks onthe back so that they can be attached to the hanging rails in theseminar rooms with nylon string. (The type of rails in use can be seenhere: https://arbpublicart.wordpress.com/exhibiting-at-the-arb) Smalllabels may also be affixed near the artworks using white-tack.Proposals for performing arts will be considered as well as long asthey can be staged within the limited space of a seminar room, and havea running time of less than one hour. Possibilities could include forexample recitations, musical performances, or self-contained dramaticperformances. Proposals for visual or performing arts should consistof:- Contact information and any institutional affiliations- Title of the installation or performance- Description of up to 250 words- CV and (if available) website of the artist- Examples of the work of the artist- Detailed installation or staging requirementsFor further information please visit:https://www.academia.edu/10675608/Objects_in_Motion_-_Call_for_Papers_and_Art