What Makes an Icon?

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Overview

What Makes an Icon?

Why do some images, buildings, clothes, artworks and objects become instantly recognizable while others disappear from memory? Is an icon created by artistic genius, repetition, controversy, media, commerce or simply timing—and can anyone deliberately manufacture cultural immortality?

Speakers:

• Amir Berbić, Dean, VCU School of the Arts in Qatar

• Sumayya Vally, Honorary Professor of Practice at UCL and Principal of Counterspace, Johannesburg

• Mohamed Benchellal, Fabric Sculptor; Founder, BENCHELLAL

Moderator:

• Dr. Jelena Trkulja, Editorial Director of QC Talks; Senior Advisor for Academic and Cultural Affairs

Location

National Museum Of Qatar, Museum Pk St, Doha

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