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16th SAR Conference 2025 — Resonance

The 16th International Conference on Artistic Research is hosted by i2ADS, University of Porto. Organised in collaboration with the Society of Artistic Research (SAR), it is the largest conference on practice-based research through the arts. The SAR Conference brings together leading practitioners, scholars and policymakers to showcase exemplary artistic research projects while focusing on key issues through critical debate.

16th International Conference on Artistic Research (SAR25) — Resonance
May 7, 8 and 9, 2025
Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

The 16th International Conference on Artistic Research (SAR25), organized by i2ADS at the University of Porto in partnership with the Society for Artistic Research (SAR), establishes itself as a central platform for critical debate on artistic practice as a mode of thought and transformation.

Under the theme Resonance, SAR25 explores artistic research as an act of reciprocity and encounter—capable of reconfiguring the relationship between art, society, and politics in a time of global challenges.

This edition will feature keynote speakers of international renown, including Matthew Fuller, cultural theorist and professor at Goldsmiths (University of London); Yinka Esi Graves, British choreographer exploring African roots in flamenco; and Juliana Hodkinson, composer whose work spans listening, resonance, and sensitive participation.

The program features a rich and diverse array of presentations, poster sessions, performances, and interest group meetings.

The main event will take place on May 7, 8, and 9 at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP), with a special evening reception on May 7 at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto (FBAUP).

Complete program and further information available at: https://sar2025.i2ads.up.pt