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.
Drs. Deniz Ünsal and Taiwo Afolabi shared their research in PechaKucha style, inviting the audience to reconsider cultural policy grounded in care and from the perspective of the socio-cultural value of the art. They focused on their conversations with Indigenous, Black, and racialized artists in Western Canada, exploring how community-based art practices confront institutional pressures. Their presentation called for cultural policies rooted in care, reciprocity, and relationality—urging a shift from bureaucratic norms to more human-centered, values-driven approaches.
Website: World Art Summit
