THEMES & STRANDS
Istanbul: July 6-8, 2026
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Heritage(s) 2026: Cultural Pasts – Urban Futures–
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Conference: July 6-8, 2026
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AMPS:
Architecture & Design – papers on the diversity of research in the fields of architectural, landscape, urban planning and design theory
Digital Heritage – questions and cases studies of technologies and medias such as film, laser scanning, VR and data mapping in the heritage sector
Socio-Cultural Studies – critiques of the socio-cultural issues that comes into play when thinking about culture, place and heritage
Art History – discussions on art historical projects, theories and practices internationally
Historical Conservation – considerations on sites of heritage, whether from the fields of archaeology, museology & conservation, or social questions of heritage led gentrification or regeneration
Art & Design – examinations of how contemporary artists, architects, and designers engage with context and heritage.
IŞIK UNIVERSITY:
Culture & Memory – Cultural Hybridity: Analysis of lived experiences and cross-cultural interactions in urban spaces | Heritage as a Living Practice: From cooking to fashion, how everyday practices embody intangible heritage I Neighborhood Heritage and Urban Identity: Case studies of cultural readings of cities historic districts Worldwide | Ritual Objects and Sacred Memory: Preserving the Material Heritage of Worship Liturgical Heritage as a Bridge Between Past and Present
History & the City – Cultural Memory and Urban Transformation: Balancing Heritage Preservation and Modernization | Cultural Heritage in Architectural Conservation: Challenges of preserving historical sites | Cultural Heritage and Symbolism in Everyday Interiors: Representations of identity and tradition in domestic spaces | Urban Art and Identity: Exploring street art and public installations in cities | Landscape and Memory: The role of memorial parks and sites in cultural remembrance | Landscape Studies: The relationship between physical terrains and the practices of memory, identity formation, and preservation.
Digital Media & Heritage – Digital Heritage Preservation: Archiving Tangible and Intangible Cultural Assets | Cultural Heritage and Digital Media: The use of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) for interactive cultural heritage experiences | Sound as Memory in Sites of Conflict and Trauma: Digital Sound Archives, Sound as Carrier
Visual Culture – Cinematic Urbanism: The Role of Architecture and Place in Cinema from a Heritage Perspective, Heritage as a Narrative Framework in Architecture and Place on Screen |Cinema’s Role in Preserving Cultural Heritage: Visual Narratives, Memory, and Identity in cinema |Heritage in Graphic Design: Visual storytelling in museum exhibits, maps, and publications |Typography and Visual Heritage: Reviving historical scripts and typography for contemporary visual communication | Semiology: how meanings, symbols, and narratives are constructed, transmitted, and preserved within heritage practices.
Art Practice – The Role of Festivals in Cultural Heritage, Reviving Heritage Through Performance: How events like the biennials and festivals contribute to the city’s global cultural standing | Binding Heritage to Contemporary Practices: Bridging traditional artistic techniques with modern methods | Urban Art and Identity: Exploring street art and public installations in cities | Soundscapes of Historic Sites: Sonic design, heritage, and preservation.
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