RX Cities

Deadline: 29th January 2010

The life of the city has been central to the many jostling narratives
of modernity which have informed our understanding of the relations of
art and life. This conference invites papers which broadly explore
the city as a nexus for the production and consumption of design
goods, the built environment, and representation in the history of art
and design.

Proposals are welcomed from any disciplinary perspective and across
all historical periods. Themes of interest include, but are not
limited to:

- The city and its institutions
- Spectacle and display
- The private and the public
- Public art
- The cityscape
- Function verses aesthetics
- The town and country divide
- Creative practices
- Representation and self-representation
- Fashion and retailing

Please send a 250-300 word abstract by email to RXCitiesgmail.com by
29th January 2010, Speakers are advised that all presentations must
include a visual element.

The conference will take place at Birmingham University on 20th March
2010. The conference fee will be £5, and if you would like to attend
please register your interest in at RXCitiesgmail.com.