Artistic Research: The Future of the Image

Nida Art Colony of the Vilnius Academy of Arts
E. A. Jonušo g. 3
Nida LT-93127

The intensive programme Artistic Research: The Future of the Image is tailored for students pursuing Doctor of Arts degree in fine arts, sound art and design. Participants will critically read – examine, interpret and apply – two texts by Jacques Rancière: The Future of the Image (2003) and The Emancipated Spectator (2008).

The programme hosts 15 doctoral students. Students come from five European Art Universities: Aalto University (FI), University of Gothenburg (SE), The University of Westminster (UK), Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LT) and Vilnius Academy of Arts (LT). They are expected to engage in analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of the texts. They are expected to examine certain text passages and to present their content as well as interpretation. Both students and tutors will present and discuss their own artistic and research practices.

The programme aims to offer friendly study atmosphere, encourages informal knowledge exchange and tries to combine this with professional theoretical debates and insights. The programme consists of presentations, informal discussions, independent work, formal discussions and individual consultations. Artistic interventions by students and tutors, thematic film screenings, collective cooking and other kinds of contributions are most welcome.

The language of the programme is English.

The Programme is organised and hosted by Nida Art Colony of the Vilnius Academy of Arts (VDA). All participation costs for selected students are covered by the EU Erasmus Programme and the organisers.