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Erling Björgvinsson is a researcher at the University of Gothenburg whose work focuses on participatory politics, design, and art. His research investigates the dynamics of power and change as imagined and mediated through art and design. Currently, he heads a six-year practice-based research project titled 'Imaginaries of Value: Site Mobility in Globalised Art and Design Practices.' Björgvinsson's work critiques the institutional frameworks of global art, highlighting how these frameworks shape narratives within large global art and design events. He pays close attention to the material culture involved in visual norms and local interconnections. His research also encompasses case studies on site-specific art, mobility in humanitarian design, and narratives in urban spaces through collaborative projects such as City Fables and Living Archives. An active supervisor of doctoral candidates, he also contributes to discourse in journals related to participatory design and the cultural implications of design practices in society.
University of Gothenburg • Göteborg
Conducts research focusing on participatory politics, design, and art, particularly the dynamics of power and change.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).