The Faculty of Arts and the Antwerp Research Institute for the Arts (ARIA) of the University of Antwerp would like to welcome you to the masterclass and official conferral of the honorary degree to Prof. Elizabeth Povinelli. 

Nominator: Prof. Pascal Gielen

Masterclass: Aims of Concept Building in Critical Theory and Artistic Practice

  • 11 a.m. : Welcome by Prof. Pascal Gielen, nominator  
  • 11.05 a.m. : Masterclass ‘Aims of Concept Building in Critical Theory and Artistic Practice’ by Prof. Elizabeth Povinelli  
  • 11.55 a.m.: Closing words by Prof. Pascal Gielen

Abstract

This master class pivots between Deleuze and Guattari’s What is Philosophy? and Édouard Glissant’s Poetics of Relation to explore the purpose and aspirational scope of concept-building in academic and artistic research practice.

Practical information

  • Date: Thursday 20 March 2025 at 11 a.m.  
  • Event location:
    University of Antwerp - Stadscampus 
    Klooster van de Grauwzusters – Auditorium S.S.209 
    Lange Sint-Annastraat 7
    2000 Antwerp 
  • The event will be held in English.