Call for Proposals: Identity Politics
VJIC Editor: Rachel Zimmermann
*Submissions must be in English and are due 15 October 2014
Throughout history the creation of images and art has been significantly concerned with issues of identity, such as gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, etc. Yet it wasn’t until the latter half of the twentieth century that specific social movements developed, addressing the connections between identity categories and systems of power, and ultimately coining what we know today as “identity politics.”
This thematic issue of the VASA Journal of Images and Culture seeks submissions of manuscripts, portfolios, or videos related to this subject of identity politics.
Proposals should address the intersections between visual materials/culture, identity, and the importance of making such connections. Topics may include, but are not limited to: race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, postcolonialism, and disability.
Proposal Guidelines
*Submissions must be in English and are due 15 October 2014
Manuscript Submissions:
Manuscripts may include text, image, animation, and video to support the authors argument. Proposals must include:
- 200 word abstract
- 1-2 key images used in the manuscript (embedded in proposal document)
- If video submission, links are required for review
Portfolio Submissions:
- 10-30 images
- Short portfolio description, no more than 200 words
Video Submissions:
- Short video description, no more than 200 words as it relates to the theme
- Proposals must include links to the video or a sample video.
Copyright Details
• It is the author’s responsibility to receive copyright permissions of work, a copy of which must be sent to the editors.
• Authors retain ownership of their work, but give permission to VASA to publish and archive submitted works.
• Lastly, the author(s) gives permission to VASA to use images, videos, names and/or text for promotional purposes.
Submission Details
Authors need to include in their proposal/description document the following information:
Name
Email
Country
Skype Contact Name
Time Zone
Phone number with country code
Submission folder needs to be named:
LastName_VJIC_IdentityPolitics
(i.e. Zimmermann_VJIC_IdentityPolitics)
Within 5 days of submission you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not, or have questions please contact the editor: rachel.zimmermann@vasa-project.com