Nineteenth International Conference on the Arts in Society

Abstract

In an era marked by the convergence of emerging technologies and the arts, academia is undergoing a transformation, redefining scholarship beyond the written word. This study explores the intersection of new media, technology, and the arts, focusing on the transformative power of podcasting as a mode of academic engagement. By examining podcasting as “Epistemological Disobedience,” this presentation highlights its role in interviewing women artists from the global south and their diasporas. Drawing from an ongoing dissertation on Black women artists as knowledge producers, their aesthetic practices, and epistemologies, the presenter showcases how podcasting becomes a conduit for capturing and preserving their narratives, transcending traditional research methodologies. The presentation delves into the practical aspects of podcasting, demonstrating its significance as a multimodal scholarship tool. It emphasizes how podcasting facilitates the amplification of underrepresented voices in academia and opens avenues for collaboration, engaging with multigenerational, multidisciplinary, and multiracial women artists worldwide. Moreover, the presenter discusses the partnership with Columbia University Libraries, highlighting how the podcast content is archived, ensuring global accessibility and citability within academic repositories. This presentation invites the audience to explore the evolving landscape of scholarship and its adaptability to new media and technology, ultimately fostering a richer, more inclusive dialogue within the academic sphere. It calls for the audience’s engagement and welcomes the insights of esteemed scholars to enrich the discussion, making it a truly interdisciplinary exchange of ideas.