Face Off: The Provocation and Possibilities of Masks and Head Coverings
Face Off: The Provocation and Possibilities of Masks and Head Coverings
Dr Benjamin Wild & Dr Elizabeth Kealy-Morris
Face Off brought together an international group of academics, artists, curators and fashion practitioners to reflect on the longstanding physical and psychological importance that face masks and head coverings have for many of the world’s cultures.
Between 13 and 14 January 2021, speakers from six different countries, including Canada, Italy and Russia, discussed the diverse roles and meanings of masks and head coverings within seven thematic panels that included consideration of their functionality, performativity and virtuality. Hosted by two of the Institute’s senior lecturers, Dr Benjamin Wild and Dr Elizabeth Kealy-Morris.
Project Leads
Dr Benjamin Wild
Senior Lecturer (Critical & Contextual)
Dr Elizabeth Kealy-Morris
Senior Lecturer in Fashion Communication and Culture
Outputs
Symposium; edited book; AHRC research network bid in process