xma25 cross media arts 2025
16 > 18 JUNE 2025 I LAGOA HENRIQUES AUDITORIUM
XMA25 explores the synergy between artistic fields and social issues through transformative and collaborative approaches. By integrating a variety of procedures and strategies, the conference focuses on creative processes designed for the common good.
At its core, XMA25 values a practice that transcends disciplinary boundaries, fostering a deep understanding and expertise through shared insights, principles, and practices within a dynamic network of relationships and interactions. This network, or assemblage, constitutes a complex and dynamic whole, created by the interaction of diverse components, both human and non-human, generating new functions and realities. Unlike traditional structures, an assemblage is fluid, multifaceted, and constantly evolving (Deleuze & Guattari, 1987).
XMA25 challenges its speakers to adopt assemblage thinking, exploring the interconnections between elements and demonstrating how these links can be harnessed for creative purposes. This perspective aims to collaboratively engage stakeholders, creatives, makers, and communities in developing innovative proposals to address contemporary social challenges.
A book edited by the conference organisers will be launched during the conference days at the National Museum of Contemporary Art. It will be available in both print and open-access digital versions.
The book Cross Media Arts 2025 will include the articles presented by participants in the conference sessions. This publication will also feature a special section for the keynote speakers and the moderator, who are invited to write an article.