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?narrative? as exclusively verbal is challenged by the addition of the concept ?visual?. This three-day conference will explore the numerous ways in which twentieth century artists have radically transformed our perception of narrative through innovative approaches to forms of visual expression. For the purposes of this conference visual?narrative is conceived of as a ?matrix? in the sense of a heterogeneous fabric ? a dynamic ecology of different cultural and conceptual 'events' interacting to inform multiple modes of visual representation. The scope of the discussions will embrace a wide range of theory and practice in twentieth century visual culture with an emphasis upon innovative, experimental and deconstructive approaches to the visual?narrative matrix. In addition to art practitioners and theorists, contributions will be particularly welcome from other disciplines such as anthropology, archaeology and psychology where the study of the visual in human expression forms a major part of their research. Potential Areas of debate could include, but not be limited by, the following: Montage in the wake of postmodern appropriation Live Art: visual?narrative and its double Visual?narrative and discourses of the body Art criticism and narrative closure Installation, museum, and site specific mise en scène Experimental narrative in film, video and animation Mythopoetic and oneiric visual?narrative Hypermedia as a paradigm shift in the concept of narrative Photography as discourse Genre transgressions in visual?narrative and anti-narrative Illustrating and not illustrating theory Narrative decoration, ornamentation and kitsch Misreading, mistranslation and paralogic Phenomenology and visual?narrative Political representation in the wake of postmodern appropriation Postmodern graphic design Visual and verbal narrative parallels Visual poetics and deconstructive typography CALL FOR ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS In addition to academic or purely theoretical papers, presentations of practice-based work are also invited. Papers and presentations will be allocated twenty minutes of conference time, plus ten minutes for questions and feedback. Abstracts should not be more than 200 words in length. DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS - 30th April 1999 To be sent to: Rebecca Anderson Fine Art Research Centre Southampton Institute Millais Building East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 OYN United Kingdom Email: [log in to unmask] Tel. 01703 319409 (00 44 1703 319409) Fax. 01703 232510 (00 44 1703 232510) Notification of inclusion in the conference programme will take place by the 30th May 1999 PRESENTATION DETAILS Presentations will take place in a single auditorium, therefore there will be no parallel sessions. The auditorium will be fully equipped with facilities for slide projection, video projection, and digital projection for Windows and Macintosh based computers. OTHER DETAILS The conference will be accompanied by a fellowship in visual?narrative practice, and an exhibition of the resulting work will coincide with the period of the conference. A private view of the fellow?s work will take place on the evening of the 16th November. CONFERENCE BOOKING DETAILS : Conference delegates presenting papers will receive a 50% reduction on the conference fee, which will be £100 for the three days, inclusive of the conference buffet reception on the evening of the 16th November. A limited number of student places will be available at £60. Since these will be relatively few in number please book early to ensure your place. Accommodation is not included in the conference fee. For help with accommodation bookings please refer to the following web site: http://www.southampton.gov.uk/Leisure/accomgde.htm ........................................................................... ........................................................................... .......................................... To book please complete this form and return it to : Rebecca Anderson Fine Art Research Centre Southampton Institute Millais Building East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 OYN United Kingdom CONFERENCE: The Visual?Narrative Matrix: Interdisciplinary Collisions and Collusions I would like to book................place(s) at the above conference. (student £60/ delegate £100/ participating delegate £50)* I am enclosing a cheque or international money order* for £.............(sterling) made payable to Southampton Institute. Signed..................................................................... ....................... Name in capitals ....................................................................... Institution/Organisation: Mailing Address: Telephone: Email: Fax: * delete as appropriate.