The fifth edition of the Symposium took place 12-13 March 2020. Speakers include renowned UK documentary photographer Martin Parr, who spoke about his distinguished career documenting contemporary life and the human condition. Cornelia Parker (OBE, RA) who touched upon the use of materials in sculpture and large-scale installation, exploring their meaning in a world of mass-consumption and geological fragility. Also in attendance were Prix Pictet-winning artist and director Nadav Kander, and Official War Artist John Keane, who discussed the ethics of representing a war zone, reinterpreting the definition of painting. Additional talks and panels were presented by "Creative Review", Photo London, Design Museum, Queer Britain, Arts Council, House of African Art and Serpentine Galleries who spoke about the landscape of curation, digital art, funding, journalism and the role of art prizes today.