The International Conference on the Image convenes a global community in partnership with leading universities and cultural institutions, renewing its Special Focus annually and linking scholarly debate with creative practice. Hosts have included the University of California, Los Angeles; Venice International University; Manchester Metropolitan University; the University of New South Wales; the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon; The University of Texas at Austin; Universidad San Jorge; Universidad Abierta Interamericana; and Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.
The International Journal of the Image is a peer-reviewed, Hybrid Open Access journal advancing interdisciplinary research on visual theory and practice. It examines representation and perception, the grammars and materials of image-making, and the social life of images in education, culture, science, and public discourse. Submissions undergo double-anonymous peer review guided by a structured rubric and constructive editorial feedback.
The Image Book Imprint publishes monographs and edited volumes that extend arguments beyond article length—supporting scholarly, curatorial, and practice-based projects. Books translate research into frameworks for educators, museum and gallery professionals, media makers, and civic institutions engaged with visual culture.
The Network extends through CGScholar, a digital ecosystem supporting member engagement. Scholars and practitioners share profiles, papers, and projects year-round—connecting conference presentations, journal and book publications in one integrated research environment.
The Network is co-chaired by Cátia Rijo (Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, Portugal) and Ana Maria Sedeño Valdellós (Universidad de Málaga, Spain; Spanish-language Chair)—leadership that reflects our commitment to multilingual, cross-cultural scholarship.
Founder, DesignLab4U; Assistant Professor, Education School of Lisbon, Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Universidad de Málaga, España (Spanish)
Partnerships extend the Network’s scholar-led mission, linking universities, research centers, festivals, and cultural organizations that share our commitment to reimagining the visual field. Collaborations have included:
Lisbon, Portugal
Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong SAR
Manchester, UK
Manchester, UK
Sydney, Australia
Zaragoza, Spain
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Paris, France
Singapore
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