The International Visual Sociology Association (IVSA) has announced its call for its 2013 conference dedicated to “The Public Image” with a focus on the ways in which visual sociology can meet the challenge to bring a sociological understanding of social life to a vibrant, active and diverse public, emphasizing an open dialogue with audiences beyond the academy.  Themes covered this year includ

• Activism and Engagement
• Walking and Seeing the City
• Surveillance
• Public and Private Images
• Resilience and Urban Change
• Social Networks and Virtual Image Worlds
• New Visual Methodologies
• Rethinking Visual Theory
• Urban Visibilities and Invisibilities
• Visual Ethics
• Visualising Sociological Publics

The conference will be held from July 8-10, 2013 at Goldsmiths, University of London. Abstracts of no more than 250 words can be submitted directly to panel chairs (listed here) via email writing “IVSA 2013 – Paper Submission” in the subject line.  The deadline for abstract submissions is March 31, 2013.  For general information please enquiries please contact ivsacucr@gold.ac.uk.

Photo Credit:  Gabriella Demczuk