Subaltern knowledge in cultural practices: fostering fairness, cooperation and care
In a world saturated by the ever-present buzz of the dominant, Subaltern Knowledge in Cultural Practices offers a vital platform for perspectives from below and beyond. Edited by Milena Dragićević Šešić and Sarah Cordonnier, this conference proceedings brings together scholars, artists, and cultural practitioners who challenge the status quo through their work on and from the margins of society.
Readers will encounter a diverse range of topics, from ontological shifts and post-colonial critiques to feminist explorations of reggaeton and counter-archiving practices, the transformation of the Yugoslav working class, the complexities of ‘greening’ cultural policy, and the role of site-specific projects in art education. The final section offers a non-conclusive conversation on the practice of repairing, reflecting the ongoing and evolving nature of subaltern studies.
Subaltern Knowledge in Cultural Practices is an invitation to rethink and broaden our understanding of knowledge, culture, and everyday practice. It is essential reading for those interested in cultural studies, post-colonial theory, and the politics of knowledge sharing and production.
