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Animals in contemporary society, art, and education: Iconic, cute, partners, food, trade, disposable

22.01.2018 //Tapahtuma //Tutkimus

Presentation by professors Suominen & Kallio-Tavin at Art, EcoJustice, and Education conference

Professors Anniina Suominen and Mira Kallio-Tavin delivered a conference presentation at the closing conference of the EcoArt project in Tampere on December 13, 2017. The title of the presentation was Animals in contemporary society, art, and education: Iconic, cute, partners, food, trade, disposable. The presentation was constructed as a theoretical and visual dialogue between Suominen and Kallio-Tavin. Through theory, contemporary art and personal video material the presenters aimed to initiate conversation concerning the controversial and unethical treatment of animals in society, education & art.

More information:
artecoproject.com/closing-conference-art-ecojustice-and-education

#animal rights #animals studies #art education #contemporary art #eco justice #philosophy