We are pleased to announce the new Call for Papers
for the upcoming issue of Inmaterial, the scientific journal of BAU, coordinated by Mariona Moncunill. This special edition
is titled "Visions of the Future: Iberian Visual Culture After Democracy, 1974–1998," and it is open for contributions until
October 9, 2023.
About the call:In a world where contemporary design is deeply rooted in
a globalized and politically complex context, this call for articles arises from the project "Visions of the Future: Iberian
Visual Culture After Democracy 1974-1998." This project focuses on visual culture and graphic design during the establishment
of democracy in the Iberian Peninsula in the late 20th century. The uniqueness of the political landscape in the Iberian Peninsula
during this transitional period, intertwined with postmodern debate, offers exciting possibilities for research in visual
communication. How did the postmodern debate reflect on the political positioning of Portugal and Spain? Was design a tool
of propaganda? Was design a tool for change?
What are we looking for?We are seeking original
research articles that can contribute to this collaborative study on contemporary visual culture in the Iberian Peninsula.
We particularly value contributions where communication design becomes a "pivot of change" and relates to the cultural complexity
of this historical context.
Accepted languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, and Catalan. Please consult the Author
Guidelines on our website.
Topics of interest include:• Expressions of
postmodernity
• Subcultural movements in the Iberian Peninsula
• Feminist revision
of the history of graphic design
• Forgotten histories
• Decolonization processes
• Evolution of material culture and technological developments
Deadline for article
submissions: October 9, 2023For more information and details on how to submit your article,
please
visit the Inmaterial website.
