Wednesday, December 13th at 12:00pm (Paris Time)
Language: English
The webinar is free and open to non-members
Please register by sending an email to aicainternational.webinar@gmail.com by 12th December.
AICA Academy was launched in 2020 by Marc Partouche, General Secretary of AICA Int, who inaugurated the program at Paris La Sorbonne. However, the initiative faced a pause due to the pandemic. In 2023, Mathilde Roman, Treasurer of AICA Int, breathed new life into the program, aligning it with the 53rd AICA Congress in Krakow. Recognizing the need for greater inclusivity, the relaunch welcomed art critics worldwide, extending invitations beyond AICA members and including artists.
Ten art critics from diverse corners of the globe were carefully selected through an open call for participation. These individuals were granted the unique opportunity to stay at the House of Empathy in Krakow during the Congress. Facilitated by the active involvement of AICA Int members, the residency fostered an environment for the exchange of ideas, dialogue, and networking.
Throughout the 5-day Congress, AICA Academy participants actively engaged with pressing questions that resonate in the realm of art criticism. Topics such as the motivation behind writing about art, the intertwining roles of language and identities in art discourse, and the economic conditions of art critics were explored. Participants interacted with speakers, posed questions, and actively contributed to the ongoing discussions.
During the upcoming webinar, AICA Academy participants will share their reflections, research findings, and unique perspectives. The audience is invited to actively engage in dialogue, posing questions and contributing to the ongoing discourse. This webinar serves as a continuation of the Academy's mission to foster inclusivity and amplify the voices of emerging art critics.