Night of Ideas 2022 | Houston and Monterrey

5425 Renwick Dr,Houston TX 77081

05 May, 2022

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For this year's edition of Night of Ideas, we're exploring the theme, Where Are We Going? Co-presented by Villa Albertine in Texas, the Consulate of France in Monterrey (Mexico), and the IFAL – Instituto francés de América latina, the Night of Ideas in Houston invites the public to explore the theme of dual identity in a territory deeply influenced by both Texan and Mexican cultures.   As the 2022 Night of Ideas aims to strengthen the dialogue between cultures and communities, the event will be held in person in Houston at the premises of award-winning bilingual magazine and publisher Literal Publishing. The event will also be broadcasted live in Mexico, co-presented with the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León.   Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Program5:00pm: Doors open 5:20pm: Keynote address by Jocelyn Frelier, ACES Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of International Studies at Texas A & M University: Cultures of Crisis: US/Mexico and Mediterranean Migration in the Media and in Popular Culture. 5:30-6:25pm: Panel 1: How Texan-Mexican culture comes alive through different disciplines  The synergies between the Texan and Mexican cultures constantly lead to new creations in various disciplines. From the beloved Texan Mexican food and Latino music to literature and cinema, the mutual influences become a fruitful source of inspiration and creativity. Throughout history, these two nations have formed a common cultural sphere, shared a language, traditions and artistic heritage, thus blurring the lines set by political borders. What does it mean to be Mexican - Texan– Tejano – or Latina today? Are these definitions still applicable in our increasingly globalized world? How do Texan-Mexican cultures find a balance between the concepts of authenticity on the one hand and multiple identities on the other? Writers, journalists, researchers, and a chef share their personal journeys between these two cultures. - Moderator: Marcela Quiroga Garza, professor of visual arts and Director of the Center for Research, Innovation and Development of the Art (CEIIDA) at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León - Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, writer and activist, founder of Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say  - Daniel Centeno Maldonado, writer and professor at the University of Houston - Joey Guerra, music critic for the Houston Chronicle  - Adán Medrano, food author and chef    6:30-7:25pm: Panel 2: How Latino creators express their mixed identity  Art and literature give Latino creators a chance through their creative process to express emotions and reflect concepts such as dual identity, mixed culture, gender etc. It also gives them the opportunity to share a message and communicate visually and sensorially what it means to be an artist or a writer living in two cultures. What are the specificities of Latino artistic and literary creations? How do cultural institutions in the US accompany and promote this process, and how is it received by the public? - Co-moderators: Marcela Quiroga Garza, professor of visual arts and Director of the Center for Research, Innovation and Development of the Art (CEIIDA) at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León   and Yvonamor Palix, French-Mexican gallerist based in Houston - Rebecca Bowman, writer - Tina Hernandez, Chicana / Tejana artist    - Mari Carmen Ramírez, Wortham Curator of Latin American Art at the MFAH and founding director of the ICAA 7:30-8pm: Break 8-8:55pm:Panel 3: How to overcome ecological challenges along the Rio Grande River The Rio Grande River stretches over 2000 miles and is the natural border between the US and Mexico from El Paso, to Brownsville, Texas. The river supports wildlife and is the primary source of water for consumption and agriculture of the population along the border. Industrial, agricultural, and other contaminants have been responsible for major pollution of the river which has led to a considerable reduction of wildlife species and affected the health of its inhabitants. This debate offers a broad analysis of scientific, political and socio-economic interrelated factors explaining the degradation of the Rio Grande River and discusses the sustainable solutions to mitigate the problems and to restore the ecosystem. - Moderator: Antonietta Quigg, Professor of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston - Ivonne Cruz, Project Administrator of the Puentes Consortium and contributing expert at the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy - Tricia Cortez, executive director of the Rio Grande International Study Center  9-10pm: Panel 4:  The processing of the information in different communities: objectivity and polarization   In a context marked by conspiracies and fake news endangering our democracies, journalists, digital content strategists, publishers, and researchers will address the way the same information can be perceived by different communities. Which cultural factors help analyze the different media usage and diffusion of information by specific groups? In what ways can traditional media and social media adopt new approaches to tackle the sharing and spread of misinformation? - Moderated by Rose Mary Salum, writer, publisher, and founder of Literal Publishing  - Olivia P. Tallet, journalist at the Houston Chronicle  - Aurora Losada, Head of content at BakerRipley  - César Morado Macías, professor and Director of the Center for Social Studies at the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León   - François Picard, freelance journalist for AFP We're grateful to our sponsors for this edition of Night of Ideas: - Consulado General de Francia en Monterrey - IFAL - Institut français d'Amérique latine - Literal, Latin American Voices - Secretaría de Extensión y Cultura de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León  - Office for Science and Technology of the French Embassy in Houston   - Awty International School - Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Consulate General of France in Houston