Abstract

This paper analyses the mobility of artists as a tool to develop local destinations, improve and exchange cultures between countries. I discuss the main barriers to be avoided by creative professionals travelling abroad and enjoying artistic learning experiences in China and Europe. I focus on the Spanish residencies that have hosted Chinese artists, aiming to segment the market so that I can select the most suitable sample to study. Basing its methodology on in-depth interviews and Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, the paper examines the literature on cultural labour mobility. The main findings reveal connections between mobility, creativity, urban progress, and economic development.

Presenters

Silvia María Gonzalez Fernandez
Independent consultant and researcher, Leisure studies, University of Deusto, Xiamen and Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

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Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Critical Cultural Studies

KEYWORDS

CHINA, SPAIN, CULTURE, CCIS, MOBILITY, WORKERS

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