UpSideDown – Circus and Space examined the question of space in the context of traditional, new, and contemporary circus. Its aim was to deepen the knowledge obtained at the previous conference. Fields such as liminal spaces, theories of place and space, borders, and border crossing, performing in and mapping space, and transnational spaces were also considered.

The conference was attended by the graphic recorder Andreas Gärtner, who captured the main findings of the lectures and discussions visually. Based on this work, UpSideDown – An academic graphic novel and UpsideDown – A travelling exhibition were created.

Keynotes
Prof. Dr. Paul Bouissac | University of Toronto
Prof. Dr. Louis-Patrick Leroux | Concordia University Montréal
Prof. Dr. Philippe Goudard | Université Paul Valéry Montpellier III
Prof. Dr. Peta Tait | University of Melbourne
Conference at the Universität Münster in collaboration with Cirque Bouffon and the GOP Münster
25 international speakers and 100 international participants from 13 different countries

© Image: Franzi Kreis. UpSideDown. Circus and Space. Universität Münster 2017