Call For Papers: Visions of the Future: Iberian Visual Culture After Democracy,
1974–1998
Einreichfrist: 09. Oktober 2023
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, 2023
For more information
and details on how to submit your article, please
visit the Inmaterial website.
