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Guest of Honor Pavilion
Meetings (and misunderstandings). Cultural journalism in an era of excess
Guest of Honor Pavilion
Meetings (and misunderstandings). Cultural journalism in an era of excess
Cultural journalism or culture as a journalistic specialty? It may be the most difficult branch of journalism to define. Under the heading "Culture" or "Culture and events," newspapers and magazines set aside an ever-shrinking part of their publishing space to the topic of cultural productions and live shows, while paradoxically, the "area of action" of cultural journalism continues to grow as it tracks the changes that affect the concept of culture. It spans traditional content such as art, literature, cinema, music and theater, but also consumer habits, fashion, travel, gastronomy, science and technology, or cultural products such as video games. Production dynamics, audiences and forms of consumption are different in the media environment of the digital era. The reality is that social media and the internet have become fertile ground for the emergence of cultural initiatives. Challenges that offer interesting job opportunities for professionals, critics and content makers. What is the cultural journalism of the 21st century like? In this discussion, the participants, drawing on their personal and professional experience, will examine the concept and significance of cultural journalism, and from a current perspective, they will attempt to glimpse the future of this profession.
Participants: Juan Cruz, Sergio Vila-Sanjuán, Jordi Amat
Moderator: Eva Orúe
Thursday, December 05
13:00 to 13:50