2016 Lillehammer

Venue: LILLEHAMMER, NORWAY

Dates: JUNE 22-24

During the days of June 22 – 24, visual scholars and artists from around the world gathered to share their research and network in paper sessions, workshops, film sessions, exhibitions and social events in Lillehammer.

The theme for this conference was “Visualizing sustainability: Future imaginations.”

For this event we asked the visual sociology community and related disciplines to problematize and challenge the concept of environmental sustainability. How can we visualize what sustainability is and what it is not; what are its signs and characteristics? We asked you to use your visual imagination to explore the issues related to sustainability on a local and a global scale.

Gallery

All photos in this gallery are by Rafa Reina, you can see more of his photographs from the conference on his imgur page.

Our Next Conference

2027 IVSA Conference: Cardiff, Wales, UK

Venue: University of South Wales and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Conference dates: Wednesday June 30th – Saturday July 3rd 2027

We’re delighted to announce the IVSA Conference 2027, taking place in Cardiff from Wednesday 30 June to Saturday 3 July. Hosted by the University of South Wales and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, this year’s conference brings together scholars, artists, and practitioners from around the world to explore A Dance of Perception – the symbiosis between image and sound, inviting rich, interdisciplinary conversations across visual sociology, sound, culture, and social life.

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