International conference | Multiplicities in Aesthetics and Art

The Department of Visual and Material Culture, in collaboration with Shenkar - Engineering. Design. Art and Mercy University, New York, invites you to a conference on the topic of 'Multiplicity in Aesthetics and Art'.

In an era characterized by a striving for unity - and thus also for totality - in political, social, and media contexts, it is important to stress the ongoing presence of multiplicity. The notion of multiplicity is tied to values of diversity and singularity, and therefore it is pluralistic by nature and cannot be subsumed under a universal generalization. The conference - bringing together lecturers from various institutions in Israel and abroad - will address the theme of multiplicity in relation to art, design, curatorial practices, and aesthetic theories.

Wednesday | 3.6.26 | 09:45-18:00
Room 365, 3rd floor
Nathan Drahi Research & Innovation Center
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Campus, 1 Zmora St., Jerusalem

Conference schedule:

9:45-10:00: Gathering and greetings

10:00-12:00: Multiplicity in Aesthetics
Chair: Dr. Sara Benninga (Bezalel)
Prof. Saul Fisher (Mercy University)
Prof. Michalle Gal (Shankar College)
Dr. Eran Guter (Yezreel Valley College)

12:00-12:30: Coffee break

12:30-14:30: Multiplicity in Art
Chair: Dr. Hovav Rashelbach (Oranim College)
Dr.  Gal Hertz (Bezalel)
Dr. Adina Kamien (Bezalel)
Dr. Liat Savin (Bezalel)

14:30-16:00: Lunch 

16:00-18:00: Multiplicity in Philosophy
Chair: Dr. Ruthie Ginsburg (Bezalel)
Dr. Lyat Friedman (Bezalel)
Dr. Rona Cohen (Bezalel)
Prof. Dror Pimentel (Bezalel)