“Viral Images: Exploring the historic and conservation challenges of objects created for social protest and solidarity”

Historic events of the past years have highlighted art as a creative means of social expression as well as a powerful tool used during social protests. A few images and words scribbled on a display of post-it-notes or a graphic design captured in a Tweet heard around the world, have had an unexpectedly lasting influence. But what happens to the art works when the protesters leave? How do we preserve the intent and impact of these creative works for posterity?

The IIC will bring together six exceptional individuals to explore these issues at the latest roundtable discussion in IIC’s dialogues initiative. A curator, a sociologist, a conservator, an activist and academic, a librarian/archivist and a historian will explore with you these complex and relevant issues. 

Your contributions will help to make the webcasting of this event possible for a greater audience.