In the field of Digital Arts and Humanities, mistakes serve as more than mere errors; they are pathways for learning, discovery, and innovation. From data collection and analysis to algorithmic biases and invalid interpretation, mistakes may permeate every stage of Digital Arts and Humanities research, shaping objectives, methodologies, and outcomes. This Theme Call DARIAH seeks to explore the concept of mistakes, inviting applicants to critically consider their role, impact, and potential within Digital Arts and Humanities scholarship and practice.
DARIAH invites submissions that explore a wide range of topics related to mistakes in Digital Arts and Humanities, including:
- Error in data collection and curation
- Bias and discrimination in algorithmic systems
- Failure in the sustainability of digital projects
- Ethical considerations in handling mistakes
- Learning from mistakes
- Mistakes as means of exclusion
- Challenges and opportunities of error detection and correction
- Representations of mistakes in Digital Art and Culture
- Reflections of mistakes in Digital Arts and Humanities
- Reimagining success and failure in Digital Arts and Humanities research
- Art of the accident
- Risk of failure in Digital Art and Culture
- Missed opportunities in Digital Art and Culture
- Breaking the rules in Digital Art and Culture
- Mistake, context, and interpretation
- Mistakes versus complexity
Apply before the end of September
To apply, a proposal must be submitted on the DARIAH Theme website and by e-mail, including a number of requirements. The deadline for submissions is 30 September 2024, the review process will take place in October 2024. Find all information here, including eligibility criteria.
