Dr. Taiwo Afolabi and Dr. Deniz Ünsal participated in the International Federation of Arts Councils and Cultural Agencies 10th World Summit. While in Korea, they delivered keynotes and presentations at Hongik University (in Seoul) and Hoseo University (in Asan), as well as at various community gatherings.
May 30th 2025, Seoul, South Korea.
Hosted by Soohye Jang, PhD Student, Hongik University and founder of Connect A.
Title: Cultural Policy in Canada and Socially Engaged Arts Today
In this keynote, Drs. Afolabi and Ünsal introduced a general framework to understand the cultural policy and structure in Canada. They explored how socially engaged arts foster dialogue, equity, and social change.
Between May 28-30, 2025, Drs Deniz Ünsal and Taiwo Afolabi attended the 10th World Summit on Arts and Culture organized by International Federation of Arts Council and Cultural Agencies in Seoul, South Korea. They gave a presentation titled “From the Ground Up: Reflections on Ethics of Care and Cultural Policy” at the Open Session on May 29, 2025.
Invited by Socially Engaged Musicians Network, May 26, 2025 at Heyground, Seoul, South Korea. In this session Drs Deniz Ünsal and Taiwo Afolabi discussed findings from their recent research in Canada in a global context on the role of socially engaged artists in the creation of social value through community-based art practice.
Drs. Deniz Ünsal and Taiwo Afolabi were invited by Dr. Eunyoung Lee, Professor and Sound Artist at Hoseo University, to participate in a two-day forum in Asan/Cheonan. On the first day, they engaged with community members and local cultural stakeholders, initiating dialogue on socially engaged art and placemaking. The second day was spent with undergraduate students in the Liberal Arts program at Hoseo University, where they shared insights from their research on art and leadership.
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