Camila Suarez Monteoliva, ACMC Events Officer   More about the author ColabArt: Creating community through art Founders: María José Felix and Camila Suarez Monteoliva         They aren’t lying when they say all roads lead to Rome. In January 2024, a group of artists, designers, and creatives of various nationalities met in the …

Carla H Abusada, Exhibition Curator   More about the author         In today’s ever-evolving marketplace, brands are increasingly turning to the vibrant world of art to differentiate themselves and connect with consumers on a deeper level. Collaborations between brands and artists are not just about adding a splash of creativity to a …

Afina Ivanov, ACMC Communications Officer More about the author Over time, visual art has been a frequently explored subject in cinematic productions, reflecting the complexities, beauty, and struggles of the human experience. Both art forms/ forms of artistic expression have the power to captivate and inspire audiences, but what happens when art and film intersect?  …

By Alena Podnebennaia, ACMC Communications Officer Read more about the author         In 2021, after five wonderful (and stressful) years, I finally got my Bachelor’s degree in Art History. And, as most graduates, faced a difficult question: what’s next? I wanted to do something that would allow me to share my knowledge …

Tsholofelo Mapisa is an independent musician who studied music formally at the University of KwaZulu Natal, obtaining her Master of Arts in popular music studies (2023). Her discography includes “Becoming”, a debut album she released in 2017 as well as “Past Two Years”, a sophomore single and music video she released in 2022 through the …

        The arts, as a realm of human expression and exploration, have always embodied/ embraced the dynamic interplay between transgression and collaboration. Transgression, the act of pushing boundaries, challenging norms, and disrupting established conventions, is at the heart of artistic innovation and creativity. It is through transgression that artists push the limits …

By Alena Podnebennaia​, ACMC Communications Officer More about the author         In September 2023, by the time the ACMC took place, I was going through my first month as an MA History student. Everything was completely new: Vienna, where I had never been before, people at the university, study and life routines… …

By Afina Ivanov, ACMC Communications Officer More about the author       Art and literature have always been close companions, each inspiring and complementing the other endlessly. Throughout time, writers have been captivated by the lives of artists, just as artists have been driven to bring fictional characters to life through their work. Novels, …

Aswini Prabhakaran is passionate about exploring cultural intersections and fostering meaningful connections. Currently a research assistant at Burgundy School of Business in France, Aswini loves exploring innovative projects in arts and intercultural studies. When she’s not working, you might find her chasing new stories around the globe.           Last year, I …

By Emma Gabor and Nikola Veisberga More about the authors       Every year, ACMC brings together a diverse array of professionals, from seasoned experts to fresh-faced enthusiasts, to celebrate the power of creativity and collaboration. Through dynamic presentations, interactive workshops, and thought-provoking discussions, our conference serves as a melting pot of ideas, sparking …