The 11 th National and International Academic Conference 2024 (FAR11)
“New Outlook”
on 1 st – 2 nd August 2025
at the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Khon Kaen University

This conference aims to provide a platform for dialogue and exchange, fostering the exploration of new ideas and perspectives in the field of art amidst the rapid transformations of culture, technology, and theoretical paradigms. Through critical reflection and interrogation of artistic practices across multiple dimensions, the concept of “New Perspectives” seeks to expand the boundaries of artistic thought and practice in the 21st century issues.

Seeing | "To See" and "To Look" in the Artistic Realm

“Seeing” refers to both the act of perception and a cognitive engagement with art. It opens opportunities for artists and scholars to examine how we see and interpret art, and how acts of seeing influence artistic creation. Furthermore, art possesses the capacity to reshape perception, influence interpretation, and transform the viewer’s experience in multiple dimensions.

Perspective | Angles and Perspectives in Artistic Inquiry

This theme investigates the evolution of perspectives and conceptual frameworks, including theories and paradigms that inform artistic research and creative processes. It emphasizes interdisciplinary dialogues and the incorporation of diverse modes of understanding art, ultimately contributing to an expanded role of art in contemporary society.

Newness | Rethinking "New" in Art and Scholarship

The notion of "newness" in art is not only confined to innovation or technology alone but also encompasses new methodologies, narratives, and ways of seeing. It involves re-questioning and reinterpreting existing ideas while connecting contemporary art with historical and theoretical discourses to cultivate new forms of dialogue and understanding.

This conference welcomes a wide range of artistic research practices, including visual arts, design, digital art, music and performance, creative writing, and interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary works. It invites scholars, researchers, artists, students, and practitioners to present and exchange emerging perspectives on art in this dynamic academic setting.

Presentation Format Options:
          
          1.General panel

Oral presentations are divided into two categories:

                    1.1 National Conference: Presentations in Thai on topics aligned with the conference themes in visual arts, design, music, performing arts, history, and culture. 

                    1.2 International Conference: Presentations in English on topics related to visual arts, design, music, performing arts, history, and culture.  


Submission Guidelines:

1. Academics, faculty members, and students submit an abstract only.
2. Students presenting as part of their studies must submit a full paper (maximum 15 pages).

          2. Poster presentation

          Posters must follow the template provided on the conference website and can be presented in Thai or English. Complete posters must be submitted by July 19, 2025.

          
          3. New Scholars

          A presentation category for emerging researchers, particularly Ph.D. students, featuring a supportive environment with senior scholars guiding discussions. Presentations must align with the conference themes and be submitted as an abstract and a concept paper (max. 5,000 words).

                    3.1 National Conference: Presentations in Thai on topics aligned with the conference themes in visual arts, design, music, performing arts, history, and culture. 
                    3.2 International Conference: Presentations in English on topics related to visual arts, design, music, performing arts, history, and culture  


Submission Guidelines:

1. Academics, faculty members, and students submit an abstract only.
2. Students presenting as part of their studies must submit a full paper (maximum 15 pages).
   
    

          4. Workshop panel

          For presenters who wish to share findings on artistic techniques or methods in visual arts, design, music, performing arts, history, and culture. This interactive session allows participants to engage, observe, and exchange ideas. Limited to five presentations, either individual or group (up to five members).

          5. Roundtable discussion

          A discussion format with selected topics based on conference themes, allowing participants to engage in scholarly dialogues with experienced researchers. Suitable for students, researchers, academics, and art enthusiasts. Participants submit a research paper or a short academic article, along with an abstract and a concept paper (max. 5,000 words).

          6. Performance panel

This category is designated for the presentation of artistic works through performances in various disciplines, including visual arts, design, music, performing arts, and culture. Participants may choose to present their work either as a live performance on-site or as a pre-recorded video performance. The video submission must comply with the following specifications:

• The performance must not exceed 15 minutes in duration. The video must be recorded in HD: High Definition (1280 x 720 pixels, .mp4 format). The video file must be uploaded to Google Drive and shared with tornji@kku.ac.th.
• Presenters may participate in a post-performance discussion either on-site or online via Zoom Meeting (The final video submission must be completed by July 15, 2025).

Note: Creative work presenters who wish to perform live must inform the organizing committee for space allocation.

          Conference Registration:

         1. Non-presenting attendees can register via the conference website: https://far.kku.ac.th/info/r/2025

For Further Information:

          Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Khon Kaen University

          Tel/Fax: 043-348319
          
          Conference website: https://far.kku.ac.th/info/r/2025

          Coordinator: Khun Onjira Hattapanom (Tel: +66 6244 85944)