I am very pleased to share that the project “ArTguments: Towards the automatic identification of exclusionary argumentative biases in contemporary Western art” has received ethical approval from the School of Science Ethics Committee (Faculty of Science, Birkbeck, University of London).
Approved on 28 November 2025 as a non-routine application, this milestone confirms that the project meets the highest standards of ethical research practice, including participant protection, informed consent, and robust data management procedures. The approval is valid until October 2028.
ArTguments aims to identify and analyse the arguments used within the contemporary art world to exclude certain artistic profiles from mainstream recognition. By combining systematic bibliographic research, artist testimonies, and expert interviews, the project will:
The project places strong emphasis on ethical responsibility: participation is fully voluntary, data is handled in strict compliance with UK GDPR, and all contributions are anonymised unless explicit consent is given.
This approval marks an important step forward, and I’m looking forward to continuing the research and collaborating with artists, scholars, and cultural professionals interested in inclusion, representation, and critical perspectives in the arts.