Text and Texture: Rethinking Materiality in Adaptation Studies

Text and Texture 2026

Date 30 April 2026
Location Izmir, Turkey
Format In Person

About this Conference

An academic collection exploring materiality in adaptation studies, focusing on how physical mediums, textures, and material practices transform narrative interpretations across different forms of media and artistic expression.

Call for Papers

Seeking scholarly and practitioner submissions examining adaptation through material and sensory perspectives. Topics include theoretical approaches to materiality, textile interfaces, costume design, performance, ecological approaches, and the politics of creative production. 300-400 word abstracts and 150-word biographical notes requested.

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission April 30, 2026
  • Notification May 11, 2026
  • Camera Ready September 1, 2026
  • Conference dates 30 April 2026