CFP: Art and Human Rights: Narratives, Conflicts and Resistances at Coimbra XI COIMBRA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HUMAN RIGHTS: October 13, 14 and 15, 2026 – Coimbra/Portugal/ online
Art and Human Rights are distinct disciplinary fields, yet they intersect and are articulated through cultural
production, contributing to an understanding of political and social transformations in contemporary society.
In this context, this symposium proposes a reflection on contemporary artists whose practices lie at the
intersection of art and human rights.
In different contexts and countries, there is a growing engagement of artists with political, social, climate,
and humanitarian issues. The recurring crises of the global economy, as well as armed conflicts resulting in
massive migration flows—especially in Europe and the United States—have driven artistic practices focused
on activism.
As the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei states, his work is inseparable from his activism, a position that has inspired
many artists to address themes such as identity, origin, division, race, and conflict.
We invite researchers, artists, and professionals to submit proposals that contribute to a critical debate on the relationship between art, activism, and human rights.
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