The 42nd IVSA Conference in 2025 will be set against the vibrant backdrop of Suwon, South Korea. The conference will be hosted at Ajou University, a premier institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovative research. From June 25-28, 2025, scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts of visual sociology will converge for an unparalleled opportunity to explore the latest advancements in the field, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and collaborate with peers from around the globe. The 2025 International Visual Sociology Association Conference invites abstracts for papers, films/videos, exhibition contributions, and workshops that embrace diverse and multidisciplinary approaches in the realms of visual sociology and broader visual studies. The 2025 Conference especially sheds light on the following dynamics of visual scholarship in three aspects:
The 42nd IVSA Conference in 2025 will be set against the vibrant backdrop of Suwon, South Korea. The conference will be hosted at Ajou University, a premier institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovative research. From June 25-28, 2025, scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts of visual sociology will converge for an unparalleled opportunity to explore the latest advancements in the field, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and collaborate with peers from around the globe. The 2025 International Visual Sociology Association Conference invites abstracts for papers, films/videos, exhibition contributions, and workshops that embrace diverse and multidisciplinary approaches in the realms of visual sociology and broader visual studies. The 2025 Conference especially sheds light on the following dynamics of visual scholarship in three aspects:
Decentering Power in Visual Studies
In/Visible Asia
Refocusing the Lens of Filmic Sociology – South Korea’s Legacy
Proposals need not specifically address the title and themes of the conference. We welcome abstracts that address topics and critical approaches adopting visual theories and/or methods.
Proposals need not specifically address the title and themes of the conference. We welcome abstracts that address topics and critical approaches adopting visual theories and/or methods.
