
FORUM+ for research and arts
FORUM+ is the peer reviewed journal for research and arts in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Aims and scope
FORUM+ explores the latest trends in research in the arts, which is gaining importance in higher arts education in Flanders and the Netherlands. Our journal aims to stimulate the dialogue between research in the arts and the social context in which it is established: this way, we can offer a platform for creative approaches and critical reflections on our world.
The arts are deliberately defined in a non-exhaustive sense: music, drama, dance, and (audio-)visual and applied arts are some of the represented fields. The interdisciplinary profile of FORUM+ can accomodate discipline-related issues, but also allows for the exposure of cross-links and differences. Our journal's name reflects this intention: we want to be a forum for the exchange of ideas, with a plus.
FORUM+ is primarily aimed at researchers, teachers, and students within all artistic disciplines, but it also brings current developments of research in the arts closer to the broader art-loving public. To achieve this, FORUM+ aims to deliver accessibility in form and content, positioning itself in between an academic and a cultural journal.
FORUM+ publishes contributions in Dutch and English that stem from original research and are peer-reviewed by the editorial staff and a member of the editorial advisory board with specific expertise in this field.
Besides traditional scientific articles, the editorial board welcomes a variety of other contributions, such as visual and reflective essays, podcasts, interviews and dialogues (among others). Additionally, our open dossiers cluster articles and contributions on certain themes that circulate within artistic research. In this way, FORUM+ aims to advance the many ways in which research in the arts is expressed and articulated today.
Inclusivity
FORUM+ places great importance on inclusive language use and pays specific attention to this during the editing process. For tips, you can visit this website, for example. The editorial team are continuously looking for ways to increase FORUM+'s (online) accessibility.
Frequency
FORUM+ is published three times a year (February, May, October) by Amsterdam University Press (AUP) and the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp (RCA), in collaboration with the Antwerp Research Institute for the Arts (ARIA).
Publication ethics
Publisher AUP and FORUM+ endorse the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and will pursue cases of suspected research and publication misconduct (e.g. falsification, unethical experimentation, plagiarism, inappropriate image manipulation, redundant publication).
Folio
FORUM+ is part of the non-profit organisation Folio, which supports the interests of (online) magazines and journals and allows readers to immerse themselves in an enormous range of content from Flemish magazines on literature, art, culture and heritage. See www.foliomagazines.be/over-folio for more information.
ISSN
0779-7397
Open access
FORUM+ is published in Diamond Open Access (DOA) with the following Creative Commons-licence: Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). The license allows articles to be downloaded and shared with others, provided that FORUM+ and the author of the article are mentioned, that the article is not altered, and that the work is not used commercially. Articles in this journal have Digital Object Identifiers (DOI’s) that are registered at CrossRef. A DOI is a unique number sequence which identifies a published article.
Reproduction of articles and illustrations is permitted only with the express permission of the publisher.
The editors have made every effort to track down copyright holders and obtain permission. If you think you are entitled to published materials, please send an e-mail to redactie@forum-online.be.
Editorial office
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Nele Wynants
Editor-in-chief
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Assia Bert
Editorial coordination, reviews, advertisements, photo editor
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Elisa Seghers
Editorial coordination, website, communication
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Amsterdam University Press
Final editing
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Liese Stuer
Formatting and lay-out
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Vrints-Kolsteren
Graphic design
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Kevin Dendievel
Web developer
Editorial board
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Nele Wynants
University of Antwerp
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Assia Bert
Royal Conservatoire Antwerp
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Saddie Choua
Royal Institute for Theatre, Cinema & Sound (RITCS Brussels)
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Timmy De Laet
University of Antwerp
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Julie De Smedt
Freelance communicator
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Lotte De Voeght
Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp | Royal Conservatoire Antwerp
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Arne De Winde
Hogeschool PXL Hasselt
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Henny Dörr
HKU University of the Arts Utrecht
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Pascal Gielen
Antwerp Research Institute for the Arts (ARIA), University of Antwerp
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Falk Hübner
Fontys School of Fine & Performing Arts
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Ahilan Ratnamohan
Robin vzw
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Bas Rogiers
Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
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Elisa Seghers
University of Antwerp | Royal Conservatoire Antwerp
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Katharina Smets
Royal Conservatoire Antwerp | Antwerp Research Institute for the Arts (ARIA)
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Klaas Tindemans
Royal Institute for Theatre, Cinema & Sound (RITCS Brussels)
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Petra Van Brabandt
Sint Lucas Antwerp
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Joost Vanmaele
KASK & Conservatory / School of Arts Ghent | Orpheus Institute
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Kevin Voets
Royal Conservatoire Antwerp
Advisory board
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Joachim Ben Yakoub
Ghent University | Sint Lucas Antwerp
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Ruth Benschop
Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Toneelacademie Maastricht
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Ann Bessemans
Hogeschool PXL Hasselt
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Toon Brouwers
Royal Conservatoire Antwerp | Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
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Anke Coumans
Minerva Art Academy, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen
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Paul Craenen
Royal Conservatoire The Hague
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Hilde D’haeyere
KASK & Conservatory / School of Arts Ghent
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Willem de Wolf
DE HOE | Royal Conservatoire Antwerp | KASK School of Arts Gent
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Leen Engelen
LUCA School of Arts | KU Leuven
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Sarah Hendrickx
Sint Lucas Antwerp
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Inge Henneman
Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
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Arne Herman
Antwerp Symphony Orchestra
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Matthias Heyman
Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel | LUCA School of Arts
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Marijke Hoogenboom
Zurich University of the Arts
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Thijs Lijster
University of Groningen
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Hanka Otte
University of Antwerp | Erasmus University Rotterdam
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Johan Pas
Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp
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Loes Rusch
Utrecht University
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Jan Steen
KASK & Conservatory / School of Arts Ghent
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Staf Vos
CEMPER, Centre for Music and Performing Arts Heritage