As a result of the COVID-19 measures, many people experienced social isolation and a lack of meaningful contact, especially vulnerable elderly people. For a specific group of musicians specialized in person-centred artistically-led participatory practices in healthcare settings, this sparked the exploration …

Lezing als deel van 3-daagse manifestatie People of all species, also humans in Leeuwarden (Media Art Festival)

Not KnowingIn light of the crisis which is currently in the making, we are all confronted with uncertainty. Unexpectedly, we are face to face with a reality that previously seemed so easy to escape via plans, calculations and predictions. As we rediscover our situations and at times drown in the deep …

Online meeting for the presentations of the interim findings of the research aspart of the Borderline Offensive project.

An important consideration for future age-friendly cities is that older people are able to live in housing appropriate for their needs. While thermal comfort in the home is vital for the health and well-being of older people, there are currently few guidelines about how to achieve this. This study is …

During this session, art historian and PhD candidate Frederiek Bennema will elaborate upon the technicalities and practicalities of socially engaged practices.

Over my time spent at the Academy, I discovered the value of the public realm in the shaping of cities. With the high pressure on new housing areas, the quality of life in the city is becoming increasingly important, and along with this, the layout and the use of the public domain. Museums and other …

In het ontwerpen van de omgeving voor mensen met dementie zoeken participatief ontwerpers naar geëigende vormen van co-creatie. In het project De ontwerpende attitude is gezocht naar een benadering vanuit de kunsten die het mogelijk maakt dat een collaboratief ontwerpproces in de zorg op gang komt waarin …

Presentation on the principles of impact measurement as an emergent flow for participative art projects