Mi You presents “Art in a Multipolar World” at the Sociology Symposium

As part of the University of Kassel’s Sociology Symposium, Mi You will speak about her monograph Art in a Multipolar World. The talk will be followed by a discussion with Jenny Preunkert (Professor of Macrosociology, University of Kassel).

Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 4.15–6 pm
Venue: University of Kassel, Campus Center, Lecture Hall 6

Political upheavals, economic inequalities, ideological struggles—all of these are reflected in the arts. In her book Art in a Multipolar World, Mi You analyzes how art becomes an arena in which geopolitical tensions are played out and interpretive authority is negotiated. The focus is on documenta fifteen: as a focal point of political shifts, it made global conflicts over representation and solidarity visible in Kassel; it ultimately became a battleground itself. Mi You broadens the perspective by contrasting this with the changing role of art in China, which makes multipolarity understandable as a contest for global norms.

No registration required, free admission.
The lecture will be in English, but questions may also be asked in German.