We hope to address three main concerns:
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The notion of multiple Asias–decentered modernity, "alternative" modernities, postcolonial representation
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Multiple Asias in the institution–visibility and accountability
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The potential problematics of regionalization and geographic designation
Visibility as Protest is about centralizing discourse and discussion in and around modern, multiple Asias, as opposed to Asia’s historical role as a foil. At the same time, we recognize the differences in the political, social, and economic constructs of the various imagined communities across this space. This symposium is framed around postcolonial representation, challenging the continued hegemony of imperial powers.
In our consideration, critique, and evaluation of ourselves as positioned subjects in established institutions, we hope we can grow and adjust the discourse about the implications of regionalization in our practices. What does this do for us? And who is responsible?
Submissions for the symposium are now closed.
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A roundtable discussion will be held on March 23. Due to limited seating, please RSVP by emailing discussionforasias@gmail.com with 2–3 sentences describing your interest.
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Co-hosted by the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Asian Americans Students at SAIC (AAASS) and South Asian Students Association (SASA).
This is generously made possible by SAIC's Student Government, Diversity Advisory Group, Shapiro Center for Research and Collaboration, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Department of Visual and Critical Studies, and the Department of Art History.