Konstfack Research Week 2026
26-29 January
Throughout Konstfack Research Week 2026, we will have the opportunity to reflect on and encounter a range of perspectives connected to Sensory Knowledge: Tactile Practices & Embodied Learning. The week will offer examples of how artistic research can influence and interact with society at large, engage with diverse contexts and contribute to the circulation of new insights.
Konstfack Research Week 2026 takes place over four days:
On Monday, 26 January, perspectives on the core theme will be introduced by Konstfack's Vice-Chancellor, Head of Research, and invited keynote speakers.
On Tuesday, 27 January, Konstfack scholars will share their views on the theme and discuss how these perspectives are being explored in research and pedagogical projects.
Wednesday and Thursday, 28–29 January, are devoted to the research nodes—a series of events combining lectures and workshops that further activate ideas related to sensory knowledge. All Konstfack Research Week events, with the exception of some node activities, are open to the public.
PUBLIC EVENTS
Monday @ Svarta Havet
10:00–11:30
Introduction to Sensory Knowledge: Tactile Practices & Embodied Learning
Professor Maja Gunn, Vice-Chancellor Anna Valtonen, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Magnus Bärtås
12:30–15:45
Views on Sensory Knowledge: Tactile Practices & Embodied Learning
Keynote Speakers: Kristina Hagström-Ståhl, Gry Worre Hallberg & Daniel Peltz
Tuesday @Svarta Havet
09:00–15:50
Views on Sensory Knowledge: Tactile Practices & Embodied Learning
Konstfack’s employees & affiliated researchers
16:10–17:00
Inaugural Lecture: Investigative Practices & Material-specific Knowledges
Professor Cecilia Grönberg
Wednesday @ Mandelgren
09:00–16:00
Node 1: Materializing Opinion
Lecture, Panel Discussion, Workshop
17:00–19:30 @ Svarta Havet
Johanna Enger: In Search of the Measurable, the Immeasurable, and the Elusive Experience of Light
Performance Lecture & 90% Seminar
Thursday @ Svarta Havet
14:30–16:00
Node 7: An Archive of the Mind
Lecture, Kirsty Bell
ALL EVENTS
Program booklet with full information of all events during the week: Konstfack Research Week 2026 Booklet.pdf
Graphic design by Hai-Fang Hu.