Special Events

Pre - Conference workshops

Dr. Anirban Dhar (PhD, MVA Gold Medalist)

Assistant Professor in Department of Fine Arts, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun Campus, Uttarakhand, India.

" Academic Publishing in the Age of Digital Media: Reclaiming Indigenous Narratives Through New Media Art "

Topic Overview:

Academic Publishing in the Age of Digital Media: Reclaiming Indigenous Narratives Through New Media Art” explores the intersection of digital media and indigenous cultural representation in contemporary academic publishing. As digital platforms revolutionize how knowledge is shared and consumed, this topic focuses on the potential of new media art as a tool for reclaiming and amplifying indigenous narratives. Traditional forms of storytelling often face marginalization within mainstream media, but digital art, including interactive installations, virtual exhibitions, and multimedia works, provides a dynamic space for these voices to thrive. This approach challenges dominant academic frameworks and offers indigenous communities a platform to reshape their cultural identities and histories. The paper critically examines how new media art is used to preserve and revitalize indigenous traditions while engaging with global audiences, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable approach to academic publishing in the digital age.

Key Takeaways-

Empowerment of Indigenous Voices
Digital Platforms as Storytelling Tools
Challenging Mainstream Narratives
Revitalization of Traditional Knowledge
Academic Publishing in the Digital Era