A First Glimpse at the 10th International and Interdisciplinary Symposium
Every one of us is in motion, almost all of the time. It could be the instinctual blink of an eye or the deliberate pronunciation of a multi-syllable word. It can be a well-rehearsed musical performance, or the sudden dodge of an oncoming player on the basketball court. Even a spontaneous dance to the rhythm of the rain. In all of these cases, our bodies are moving, yet we are not always aware of the processes behind our skill, our decisions, or the emotions fueling these movements.
At this symposium, Body of Knowledge, the phenomena of human action – both visible and invisible – will be addressed. Over two days, researchers and practitioners from multiple fields such as the arts, sports, medicine, and neuropsychology, will share their research and experience. By looking at how thought and action intertwine in the development and execution of highly complex actions and everyday tasks, we hope to learn more about ourselves.
With presentations, posters, performances, workshops, demonstrations, exhibits, and “snacktivities,” this thought-provoking and boundary-crossing event provides multiple opportunities for all of the participants to share and receive input in an active exchange with one another.
When?
Symposium: May 28th and 29th, 2027
Evening Get-Together: May 27th, 2027
Where?
The event will be hosted by the Monheimer Kulturwerke and held at the Kulturraffinerie-k714 situated in the city of Monheim, Germany, at the 714 KM mark of the River Rhine.
More?
Please watch this site for updates and further details.
If you can’t wait, just write to us: info@artinmotion2027.com
Some of the themes to be explored:
– How artistic and athletic practices employ multiple brain networks that are involved in motor skills, memory, attention, listening, emotions, social awareness, as well as both verbal and non-verbal conceptual knowledge.
– What we need to understand to improve executive functions, promote flexible thinking, and achieve a holistic mind and body.
– How skills and knowledge develop in body-based, movement-related domains, including music, dance, and sports.
– How the physical body and body-related concepts influence artists’ and athletes’ work, concept of self, creativity, and health.
– How people moving together create common rhythms, special forms of embodied knowledge, and shared memory through joint action, perception, and togetherness.