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In this session, we present a transformative global collaboration between Canadian and Egyptian student groups, exploring the Bogota Museum of Modern Art - MAMBO virtually. Aligned with the conference theme on the interconnectedness of arts, nature, technology, and education, our initiative focuses on diaspora and globalization through adaptation of digital technologies, facilitating dynamic exchanges, innovation, and informal social interactions. Under the framework of public pedagogy, creation of podcasts become transformative tools, fostering engagement among students, educators, artworks, and artists. This cross-border collaboration exemplifies the power of the arts in shaping educational spaces, intertwining global-local communities of practice and nurturing intellectual exchange. By emphasizing network construction, friendship fostering, and mentorship, our initiative aligns with the conference's goal of exploring harmonious relationships between seemingly disparate elements for a sustainable and equitable society.
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Elly Yazdanpanah,
a postdoctoral fellow at The University of British Columbia, adeptly merges art and education with a passion for cultural exploration. Originally from Iran, she holds a Ph.D. in art education from Concordia University, Montreal. Elly, with a background in design and fine art painting, exemplifies a commitment to interdisciplinary experimentation. Her impactful contributions extend to renowned art galleries in Iran and Canada, where she curates and manages exhibitions. Pioneering research delves into walking practices in art museums, unravelling the immersive nature of embodied experiences.
Anita Sinner
is a Professor of Art Education at The University of British Columbia, Canada. Her research interests include artwork scholarship, international art education, historical perspectives and community teacher education. She works extensively with stories as pedagogic pivots, with particular emphasis on artful inquiry in relation to curriculum studies and social and cultural issues in education. Anita is the lead editor of the Artwork Scholarship book series with co-editor Rita Irwin.
Samia Alsheikh,
Professor of Art Education at Helwan University, Egypt since 1982, specializes in hand weaving and fiber arts. From 2017 to 2022, served as vice president of InSea. Recently, honored with the 2023 International Edwin Ziegfeld award from USSEA and the Mahmoud Elbasiony award of InSEA. With a Ph.D. earned through a collaborative program between Helwan University and New York in 1993, my research focuses on inservice arts education and fiber arts. As an artist, weaver, researcher, and dedicated educator, I've showcased my works in solo and group exhibitions.
Susana Vargas
is the Director of Communications and Digital Strategy at the Bogotá Museum of Modern Art – MAMBO. She holds a teaching position at the Department of Art History at the University of the Andes in Bogotá and pursues independent research. Her interests encompass museum education and digital strategy, the intersection of social media and culture, digital frontiers for museum practice, counter-monuments and pedagogy, as well as arts-based research methods.
