Events calendar: 2012
January 2012
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European National Museums: Making Communities and Negotiating Conflicts
Brussels, Belgium | Royal Museums of Art and History
European National Museums: Making Communities and Negotiating Conflicts 25 January, 2012 more -
Conference: National museums and the negotiation of difficult pasts
Brussels, Belgium | Université Libre de Bruxelles
Conference: National museums and the negotiation of difficult pasts 26 - 27 January 2012 more -
Thinking Europe – Discourses and Models
Leipzig, Germany | Galerie fuer Zeitgenoessische Kunst (Museum of Contemporary Art)
Thinking Europe – Discourses and Models 28 January 2012 more
Opening conference to the exhibition Scenarios about Europe (28 January -25 March 2012)
February 2012
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Conference: Opening the Boundaries of Citizenship
Milton Keynes, UK | Faculty of Social Sciences, The Open University
Conference: Opening the Boundaries of Citizenship 06 - 07 February 2012 more -
The Development of European Identities: Policy and Research Issues
Brussels, Belgium | European Commission Representation in Belgium
The Development of European Identities: Policy and Research Issues 9 February 2012 more -
Everyday belongings: Theorising the self, society and change
Manchester, United Kingdom | Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum
Everyday belongings: Theorising the self, society and change 17 February 2012 more -
Transnational History of Museums
Berlin, Germany | Technische Universität
Transnational History of Museums 17-18 February 2012 more -
Conference: Challenging History
London, United Kingdom | City University London
Conference: Challenging History 23 - 25 February 2012 more -
Exhibition: The Global Contemporary. Art Worlds After 1989
Karlsruhe, Germany | ZKM | Museum of Contemporary Art
Exhibition: The Global Contemporary. Art Worlds After 1989 17 Sept. 2011 - 05 Feb. 2012 more
March 2012
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Brainstorming: Museums, migration, memory and citizenship
Naples, Italy | PAN - Palazzo delle Arti Napoli
MeLa | Research Field 2: Cultural Memory, Migrating Modernity and Museums PracticesBrainstorming: Museums, migration, memory and citizenship Fd02 14 March 2012 more -
How Migration Challenges Notions of Society: Children and Migration
Dublin, Ireland | Goethe-Institut
How Migration Challenges Notions of Society: Children and Migration 15 March 2012 more -
Conference: Museum Utopias - Navigating the Imaginary, Ideal and Possible Museum
Leicester, United Kingdom | School of Museum Studies, University of Leicester
Conference: Museum Utopias - Navigating the Imaginary, Ideal and Possible Museum 27 - 28 March 2012 more -
Call For Proposals: CULTURE MATTERS
La Jolla, USA | University of California, San Diego
Call For Proposals: CULTURE MATTERS 28 March - 1 April 2012 more -
IME Final Conference ‘Identities and Modernities in Europe’
Kingston-upon-Thames, United Kingdom | Royal Kingston Suite, Antoinette Hotel
IME Final Conference ‘Identities and Modernities in Europe’ 28 March 2012 more -
Science and Education Thematic Journal Issue
Science and Education Thematic Journal Issue | Call for Papers
Science and Education Thematic Journal Issue 31 March 2012 more -
Research Field 02: Brainstorming
Naples, Italy |
MeLa | Research Field 2: Cultural Memory, Migrating Modernity and Museum PracticesResearch Field 02: Brainstorming Fd02 14 March more
April 2012
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Multiple Dialogues: interpreting ethnographic collections in the 21st century
Edinburgh, United Kingdom | National Museums Scotland
Multiple Dialogues: interpreting ethnographic collections in the 21st century 16-17 April 2012 more -
Beyond Modernity. Do Ethnography Museums Need Ethnography?
Rome, Italy | Museo Nazionale Preistorico Etnografico L. Pigorini
Beyond Modernity. Do Ethnography Museums Need Ethnography? 18-10 April 2012 more -
Conf: Diverse Spaces: Examining identity, community and citizenship within Canadian public culture
Peterborough, Canada | Frost Centre for Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies, Trent University
Conf: Diverse Spaces: Examining identity, community and citizenship within Canadian public culture 20 - 21 April 2012 more -
Research Field 01: Brainstorming
Newcastle, United Kingdom |
MeLa | Research Field 1: Museums and Identity in History and ContemporaneityResearch Field 01: Brainstorming Fd01 20 April 2012 more -
Research Field 03: Brainstorming
Glasgow, United Kingdom |
MeLa | Research Field 3: Network of Museums, Libraries and Public Cultural InstitutionsResearch Field 03: Brainstorming Fd03 23-24 April 2012 more -
The Arts of Memory
New York, USA| The New School for Social Research
The Arts of Memory 26-27 April 2012 more -
How Migration Challenges Notions of Society: Culture and Migration
Dublin, Ireland | Goethe-Institut
How Migration Challenges Notions of Society: Culture and Migration 26 April 2012 more -
Intercultural Dialogue and Social Cohesion in Museums
Riga, Latvia | Latvian War Museum
LEM project midterm international conferenceIntercultural Dialogue and Social Cohesion in Museums 27 April 2012 more -
Politicisation of Ex-Untouchables in a Northern Indian Village
Nottingham, United Kingdom | School of Sociology and Social Policy
Politicisation of Ex-Untouchables in a Northern Indian Village 30 April 2012 more -
Twin conference: The materialisation of Europe/Citizen perspectives on national museums
Athens, Greece
Organisers: Simon Knell and Alexandra Bounia/EunamusTwin conference: The materialisation of Europe/Citizen perspectives on national museums more
May 2012
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Academic Workshop: Spotlight on Multiculturalism
Istanbul, Turkey | Fatih University
Academic Workshop: Spotlight on Multiculturalism 3-5 May 2012 more -
Matchpoints Seminar 2012: Conflict in Memory
Aarhus, Denmark| Aarhus University
Matchpoints Seminar 2012: Conflict in Memory 10-12 May, 2012 more -
Towards a Common Past? Conflicting Memories in Contemporary Europe
Lund, Sweden | Lund University
Towards a Common Past? Conflicting Memories in Contemporary Europe 14-16 May 2012 more -
Exhibition: L'Islam in Sicilia, un giardino tra due civiltà
Gibellina, Italy | Istituto di Alta Cultura Fondazione Orestiadi
Exhibition: L'Islam in Sicilia, un giardino tra due civiltà 3 Feb - 15 May 2012 more -
Biblioteca Vivente - Living Library
Milan, Italy | Biblioteca Crescenzago
Biblioteca Vivente - Living Library 19-20 May 2012 more -
Living together 'in' diversity: National societies in the multicultural age
Budapest, Hungary | Central European University (CEU)
Living together 'in' diversity: National societies in the multicultural age 21-22 May 2012 more -
How Do you Like Your Diversity? Unravelling Multiculturalism, Interculturalism and Cosmopolitanism
London, United Kingdom | Rivington Place
How Do you Like Your Diversity? Unravelling Multiculturalism, Interculturalism and Cosmopolitanism 22 May 2012 more -
The transformative museum (International Conference)
Odense, Denmark | DREAM, University of Southern Denmark
The transformative museum (International Conference) 23 - 25 May 2012 more -
MuseumNext - Europe's big conference on the digital sides of museums
Barcelona, Spain | Centre de Cultura Contemporánea de Barcelona (CCCB), Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA) and Museu Picasso
MuseumNext - Europe's big conference on the digital sides of museums 23-25 May, 2012 more -
Sulla rotta della speranza. L'immigrazione raccontata dalle tv italiane.
Milan, Italy | Corriere della Sera, Sala Montanelli
Sulla rotta della speranza. L'immigrazione raccontata dalle tv italiane. 24 May 2012 more -
Symposium: What is a 'Postcolonial Exhibition'?
Amsterdam, The Netherlands | De Nieuwe Liefde
Symposium: What is a 'Postcolonial Exhibition'? 25 May 2012 more -
Digital Urban History
Turin, Italy | Castello del Valentino, Salone d'Onore
Digital Urban History 29th May 2012 more -
Seminar: Envisioning 21st Century Museums
Copenhagen, Denmark | Post and Tele Museum
MeLa | Internal Research Meeting and Pubblic SeminarSeminar: Envisioning 21st Century Museums Fd06 31st May more
June 2012
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Re-theoretisation of heritage
Gothenburg, Sweden | University of Gothenburg
The inaugural conference of the Association of Critical Heritage Studies.MeLa | papers by Chris Whitehead, Rhiannon Mason and Susannah EckersleyRe-theoretisation of heritage 5-8 June 2012 more -
Conference: HERITAGE 2012
Porto, Portugal
Conference: HERITAGE 2012 19 - 22 June 2012 more -
MEDIVA - conference for migrants
London, United Kingdom | London Metropolitan University
MEDIVA - conference for migrants June 22, 2012 more -
Understanding the Migrant Experience
Swansea, United Kingdom | Swansea University, Centre for Migration Policy Research
Understanding the Migrant Experience 25-26 June 2012 more -
Museum Policies in Europe 1990 – 2010: Negotiating professional and political utopia
Oslo, Norway | Eunamus
MeLa | Clelia Pozzi.Museum Policies in Europe 1990 – 2010: Negotiating professional and political utopia 27-29 June 2012 more -
Digital Crossroads - Media, Migration and Diaspora in a Transnational Perspective
Utrecht, the Netherlands | Utrecht University
Digital Crossroads - Media, Migration and Diaspora in a Transnational Perspective 28 - 30 June 2012 more -
Intersectionality and the Spaces of Belonging
Bangor, United Kingdom | Bangor University
Intersectionality and the Spaces of Belonging 28-29 June 2012 more -
Displacement, Resistance, Resistance, Representation: Culture and Power in Contexts of Migrancy
London, United Kingdom | The Centre for the Study of Migration at Queen Mary, University of London
Displacement, Resistance, Resistance, Representation: Culture and Power in Contexts of Migrancy 28-29 June 2012 more
July 2012
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Cricket, Migration & Diasporic Communities around the World
Leeds, United Kingdom | Headingley Carnegie Pavilion
Cricket, Migration & Diasporic Communities around the World 4 July 2012 more -
The Construction(s) of Conflict and Peace
Exeter, United Kingdom | University of Exeter, Streatham Campus
The Construction(s) of Conflict and Peace 9-10 July 2012 more -
Workshop: Certain Museums of Uncertain Pasts
Nanterre, France | Nanterre University
Workshop: Certain Museums of Uncertain Pasts 10-13 July, 2012 more -
Cultures of Curating: Curatorial Practices and the Production of Meaning c. 1650-2000
Lincoln, United Kingdom| University of Lincoln
Cultures of Curating: Curatorial Practices and the Production of Meaning c. 1650-2000 12-13 July 2012 more -
Knowing Our Past, Shaping Our Future: What’s Next for Visitor Studies?
Raleigh, North Carolina |
Knowing Our Past, Shaping Our Future: What’s Next for Visitor Studies? 24-28 July 2012 more -
Idee Migranti
Rome, Italy | Museo Nazionale Preistorico Etnografico "Luigi Pigorini"
Idee Migranti 15 July 2012 more -
Culture Politics and Cultural Policies
Barcelona, Spain | CCCB - Barcelona Centre of Contemporary Culture
August 2012
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LGBTI ALMS 2012 - The Future of LGBTI Histories
Amsterdam, the Netherlands |
LGBTI ALMS 2012 - The Future of LGBTI Histories 1-3 August 2012 more -
The Inclusive Museum Conference 2012
Cave Hill, Barbados | University of the West Indies
The Inclusive Museum Conference 2012 2-5 August 2012 more -
Immigrants and Civil Society
Turku, Finland | University of Turku
16th Nordic Migration Research Conference & 9th ETMU DaysImmigrants and Civil Society 13-15 August 2012 more -
Mobility as the new paradigmatic perspective in the social sciences?
Amsterdam, Netherlands | Institute for Migration and Ethnic Studies (IMES), University of Amsterdam
Mobility as the new paradigmatic perspective in the social sciences? 28-29 August 2012 more
September 2012
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Virtual Systems in the Information Society
Milan, Italy | Triennale di Milano and Politecnico di Milano-Bovisa Campus
Virtual Systems in the Information Society 2-5 September 2012 more -
The Politics of Memory
Zadar, Croatia | University of Zadar
The Politics of Memory 6-9 September 2012 more -
Creative Communications - ICOM MPR Conference 2012
Palermo, Italy |
Creative Communications - ICOM MPR Conference 2012 9-12 September 2012 more -
ICME Annual Conference 2012: Commodifying Culture? Cultural Villages and Living Museums
Windhoek, Namibia | Safari Court Hotel and Conference Centre
ICME Annual Conference 2012: Commodifying Culture? Cultural Villages and Living Museums 12-14 September 2012 more -
ENCATC 20th Annual Conference - Networked Culture
London, United Kingdom |
ENCATC 20th Annual Conference - Networked Culture 12-14 September 2012 more -
Bridges and Boundaries: Reframing Professional Education for Museums + Heritage?
Amsterdam, Netherlands | Reinwardt Academy for Cultural Heritage
Bridges and Boundaries: Reframing Professional Education for Museums + Heritage? 13-15 September 2012 more -
Multiculturalism, Conflict and Belonging. A Diversity and Recognition Project
Oxford, United Kingdom | Mansfield College
Multiculturalism, Conflict and Belonging. A Diversity and Recognition Project 16-19 September 2012 more -
ECOMUSEUMS 2012
Seixal, Portugal | Ecomuseu Municipal do Seixal
MeLa | Paper by E. MontanariMeLa | Paper by L. ParrinoECOMUSEUMS 2012 19-21 September 2012 more -
Museums of the XXI c. – Changes and Challenges
Vilnius, Lithuania |
Museums of the XXI c. – Changes and Challenges 21 September 2012 more -
Museum interpretation and public engagement: challenges and opportunities
Höllviken, Sweden |
Museum interpretation and public engagement: challenges and opportunities 23-27 September 2012 more -
Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries
Paphos, Cyprus | Coral Beach Hotel
Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries 23-27 September 2012 more -
Today's Museums: Interdisciplinary Approaches
Wuhan, China | Wuhan East Lake International Conference Center
Today's Museums: Interdisciplinary Approaches 24-27 September 2012 more
ICOM-ASPAC 2012 Assembly -
Research and collections in a connected world
Adelaide, Australia | University of Adelaide
Research and collections in a connected world 24-28 September 212 more -
The Best in Heritage
Dubrovnik, Croatia |
The Best in Heritage 27-29 September 2012 more -
Bottom Up! Independent Culture and Its Impact on Politics and Society - TEH MEETING 74
Gothenburg, Sweden | Röda Sten Art Centre & Konstepidemin
Bottom Up! Independent Culture and Its Impact on Politics and Society - TEH MEETING 74 27–30 September 2012 more -
The Association of European Migration Institutions Annual Meeting and Conference
Kraków, Poland | Dom Polonii and Institute of American Studies and Polish Diaspora
The Association of European Migration Institutions Annual Meeting and Conference 27-29 September 2012 more -
‘Placing’ Europe in the Museum: people(s), places, identities
Newcastle, United Kingdom | Newcastle University
MeLa | Research Field 01 International Conference‘Placing’ Europe in the Museum: people(s), places, identities Fd01 3-4 September 2012 more
October 2012
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Frontières et identifications croisées
Montpellier, France | Maison des Sciences de l’Homme de Montpellier
Frontières et identifications croisées 3-4 October 2012 more -
Conference: IASTE 2012 - The Myth of Tradition
Portland, Oregon, USA | University of Oregon
Conference: IASTE 2012 - The Myth of Tradition 04-07 October, 2012 more -
Museums and Human Rights
Liverpool, United Kingdom | International Slavery Museum
Museums and Human Rights 8-10 October 2012 moreAVICOM 2012 Conference
Montreal, Canada | Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA)
AVICOM 2012 Conference 9-12 October 2012 moreBrera, Another Story
Milan, Italy | Pinacoteca di BreraBrera, Another Story 10 October 2012 moreMuseums and Written Communication. Tradition and Innovation.
Yerevan, Armenia | Institute of Ancient Manuscripts after Mesrob Mashtots “Matenadaran”
Museums and Written Communication. Tradition and Innovation. 20-25 October 2012 more
Annual Conference of ICOM International Committee of Education and Cultural Action (CECA)From Borders to European Integration
Berlin, Germany
From Borders to European Integration 18-21 October 2012 moreBrera, Another Story
Milan, Italy | Pinacoteca di BreraBrera, Another Story 20 October - 25 November 2012 moreCity Museums: Collisions | Connections
Vancouver, Canada | Museum of Vancouver
MeLa | Paper by F. LanzCity Museums: Collisions | Connections 24-26 October 2012 moreEuromed 2012: International Conference on Cultural Heritage and Digital Libraries
Limassol, Cyprus | Amathus-Hotel
MeLa | Paper by L. Basso Peressut, G. Postiglione and F. LanzEuromed 2012: International Conference on Cultural Heritage and Digital Libraries 28 Oct.-3 Nov. 2012 more
November 2012
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Empowering the visitor: process, progress and protest
Tunis, Tunisia |
Empowering the visitor: process, progress and protest 1-3 November 2012 more -
NEMO Annual Meeting 2012
Dublin, Ireland | National Gallery of Ireland
NEMO Annual Meeting 2012 2-4 November 2012 more -
20th NEMO Annual Meeting
Dublin, Ireland | National Gallery of Ireland
20th NEMO Annual Meeting 2-4 November 2012 more -
CNHT 17th Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies
Vienna, Austria | Vienna City Hall
CNHT 17th Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies 5-7 November 2012 more -
Museums and Communities. The Heritage of Belonging
Rotterdam, The Netherlands | NAi Netherlands Architecture Institute
Museums and Communities. The Heritage of Belonging 8-10 November 2012 more -
Titanic and Emigration
Cherbourg, France | Cité de la Mer
Titanic and Emigration 8-10 November 2012 more -
Museum 2012: The Socially Purposeful Museum
Taipei, Taiwan | National Museum of History
Museum 2012: The Socially Purposeful Museum 20-22 November 2012 more -
Memories of migrations and historical time
Paris, France | Cité nationale de l’histoire de l’immigration
Memories of migrations and historical time 22-24 November 2012 more -
INTERCOM CONFERENCE 2012: #museumchallenges
Sydney, Australia | The Australian Museum
INTERCOM CONFERENCE 2012: #museumchallenges 25-29 November 2012 more -
Multiculturalism and Dialogue in a Globalizing World
Genoa, Italy | Palazzo Ducale, Sala del Munizioniere
Multiculturalism and Dialogue in a Globalizing World 27 November 2012 more -
The Intercultural City: Exploring an Elusive Idea
Venice, Italy | Ca’ Tron
The Intercultural City: Exploring an Elusive Idea 29-30 November 2012 more -
Cultivating Bridges | Migrating worlds: images, words, sounds
Naples, Italy | Portici (Naples) h. 19.30MeLa | Cultivating Bridges is a SUDLAB event in partnership with MeLaCultivating Bridges | Migrating worlds: images, words, sounds Fd02 29th November 2012 more
December 2012
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The Memory of the Sea. Objects migrating whitin the Mediterranean
Roma, Italy | Museo Nazionale Preistorico Etnografico“Luigi Pigorini”
The Memory of the Sea. Objects migrating whitin the Mediterranean Fd05 1-15 December 2012 moreCrossing Bodies – Postcolonial Visions
Roma, Italy | Museo Nazionale Preistorico Etnografico“Luigi Pigorini”MeLa | Routes Agency in collaboration with MeLa Project, RF05Crossing Bodies – Postcolonial Visions Fd05 1-15 December 2012 moreMigrating heritage
Glasgow, United Kingdom | Sir Charles Wilson Building, University of GlasgowMigrating heritage Fd03 3-4 December 2012 moreMuseum Narratives for the Twenty-first Century
Paris, France | Institut national d’histoire de l’art, Salle VasariMuseum Narratives for the Twenty-first Century 5 December 2012 moreHow The Cultural Heritage Is Communicated?
Rome, Italy | Musei Vaticani
How The Cultural Heritage Is Communicated? 5-7 December 2012 moreMigration, Memory, and Place
Copenhagen, Denmark | University of Copenhagen and Arken Museum of Modern Art, Ishøj
MeLa | Paper by C. WhiteheadMigration, Memory, and Place 6-7 December 2012 moreTurkish Migration in Europe: Projecting the Next 50 Years
London, United Kingdom | Regent's College London
MeLa | Paper by C. WhiteheadTurkish Migration in Europe: Projecting the Next 50 Years 7-9 December 2012 moreLe patrimoine de l’immigration en France et en Europe
Paris, France | Maison de l'Europe
Le patrimoine de l’immigration en France et en Europe 10-11 December 2012 moreNational Museums in a Changing Europe
Budapest, Hungary| Central European University
Promoted by EUNAMUSMeLa | key note speach by Rhiannon MasonNational Museums in a Changing Europe 12-14 December 2012 moreSharing is Caring 2012 - Let's Get Real!
Copenhagen, Denmark | DR byen, studio 4
Sharing is Caring 2012 - Let's Get Real! 12 December 2012 moreMuséOMuséuM
Paris, France | Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Auditorium de la Grande Galerie de l’Evolution
MeLa | presentation by Sarah GamaireMuséOMuséuM Fd07 12-13 December 2012 more