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Science Diplomacy and Heritage: On the Politics of Fragments, the Role of Science, and the Perception of Lacunas

LAWHA is participating in the conference “Science Diplomacy and Heritage: On the Politics of Fragments, the Role of Science, and the Perception of Lacunas”, which will take place on December 4, 2025, at the Teatrino di Palazzo Grassi in Venice, from 09:30 to 19:00. It is organised by Christina Hainzl (University for Continuing Education Krems) & Eric Piaget (EUTOPIA), in collaboration with Palazzo Grassi-Pinault Collection, Venice, and the support of the European Union Science Diplomacy Alliance (EUSDA), the Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe and UNESCO.

Culture constitutes a foundation of human identity, yet it is often at risk in a rapidly changing world. In an era defined by increased tensions, climate change, and technological advancements, the intersection of artistic practice, research, diplomacy and heritage presents a fertile area for dialogue.

This conference aims to bring together academics, curators, heritage and museum experts, artists, diplomats, and anyone interested in this transdisciplinary perspective to explore how cooperations can be developed, particularly in regions affected by conflict, environmental degradation, and socio-political instability, and in which way contemporary artistic practice can contribute. The conference tries to reflect experiences, socially and culturally constructed boundaries and aims to negotiate contemporary perceptions and forms of shared imagination.

The conference closes with an artist talk and performance by Ali Cherri.

Download the programme here.

Find the speakers’ biographies here.


OpenEdition suggests that you cite this post as follows:
Nadia von Maltzahn (November 26, 2025). Science Diplomacy and Heritage: On the Politics of Fragments, the Role of Science, and the Perception of Lacunas. LAWHA Lebanon's Art World at Home and Abroad. Retrieved April 16, 2026 from https://lawha.hypotheses.org/2473


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