ICFA Annual Conference in Jaipur - ICOM ICFA

Timetable

Main venue: Jawahar Kala Kendra
Address: 2, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, opp. Commerce College, Jhalana Doongri, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004, India

Day 1: May 16

Day 2: May 17

10:00 am| Tour of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, City Palace Jaipur
12:00 am| Lunch
1:20 pm| Session 2—What Does Fine Art Mean in Your Cultural Context?
1:20 pm| Caner Turan| Between Tradition and Modernity: Redefining Fine Art in Turkey’s Cultural Landscape [Virtual]
1:45 pm| Chitashvili Ketevan| World of Money [Virtual]
2:10 pm| Konul Zeynalova | Embroidery collection of the Azerbaijan National Art Museum [Virtual]
2:35 pm| Anna Savytska | Meaning of Fine Art: The Case in Ukraine
3:00 pm| Tea Break
3:15 pm| Session 3—How Do You Display Art from Other Countries?
3:15 pm| Gudlaug D Gunnarsdottir| Why people collect dolls: Bíbí‘s collection
3:40 pm| Balunova Katarina| Displaying Different Cultural Contexts: The Dance of the Urban Shaman
4:05 pm| Ilhan Ozan| Global Perspectives, Local Narratives: The Fusion of Contemporary Art and Cultural Heritage [Virtual]
4:30 pm| Arafat Ali| Transcultural Curation: Inclusive Approaches to Displaying Art from Other Countries in South Asian Contexts
4:55 pm| Discussion
5:20 pm | Closing of Day 2

Day 3: May 18: Museum Day

10:00 am | Visit to Albert Hall Museum by Dr Pankaj Dharendra
11:30 am | Interactive and participative live demonstrations on Miniature Painting by Ramu Ram Dev and team at Alankar JKK
12:30 pm | Lunch
1:30 pm | Closing Session
Closing Remarks by ADG Jawahar Kala Kendra
Closing remarks by Deputy Director, Department of Archaeology and Museums
Closing remarks by ICFA Board

ICFA in Jaipur 2025 is organized by:
ICFA
Department of Art and Culture (GoR)
Department of Archeology and Museology (GoR)
Jawahar Kala Kendra Jaipur

Session concepts

Session 1—Can Indian Art Be Global?

India, which gained independence in 1947, has cultivated a rich visual culture that reflects its long history and diverse regional characteristics. However, traditional arts rooted in indigenous and folk practices, including those from India, exist within a context distinct from the Western concept of authorship or artist-ness. For those involved in the curation and organization of museums and exhibitions, it is essential to fully understand these differences. The concept of “global” must inherently presuppose the existence of locality, and this discussion seeks to explore the possibilities of Indian art within that framework.

Possible key topics:

What does art mean for India?
Meaning of Religiosity/Originality/Style
Art and culture after Crown rule
Art / Folklore / Ethnography
Narrative of local art

Session 2—What Does Fine Art Mean in Your Cultural Context?

Fine art is a concept deeply rooted in the original cultural, historical, and social contexts, yet it now encompasses diverse meanings and values. This session aims to share interpretations of “Fine Art” across different regions. By exploring how various cultural contexts define and understand the concept of Fine Art, we hope to illuminate the unique characteristics of each region’s identity-driven artistic expressions. Under one broad roof of ICFA, we should be able to explore and reflect on the diverse cultural identities that shape the meaning of Fine Art in our time.

Possible key topics:

History and Fine Art(s)
What characterizes Fine Art in your culture
Art as a common ground
Display of National Art

Session 3—How Do You Display Art from Other Countries?

The display of artwork reflects our perspective on the cultural background and history from which the work originates. When displaying art from other countries, our unconscious understandings or misunderstandings may influence the presentation. However, this perspective does not need to be merely reflective; it also provides an opportunity for art to generate new meanings and interpretations. This session aims to share the challenges, significance, curation methods, and approaches involved in exhibiting Fine Art from other cultures. Furthermore, we encourage the introduction of exhibitions or practices that respect cultural diversity while offering a unique global perspective, facilitated through dialogue with artists and institutions from different countries.

Possible key topics:

East/West +
Education and Exhibition
Diaspora and globality