Dr. Mick Wilson

Professor

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Biography

Mick Wilson is an artist, educator, and researcher based in Gothenburg, Sweden, currently serving as a Professor of Art and Director of Doctoral Studies at HDK-Valand, University of Gothenburg. He has a rich educational background with graduate degrees in art and design history, information technology education, and visual culture. Wilson’s research interests focus on the intersections of curatorial practices, political imaginaries, and artistic interventions within contemporary art. He has led significant roles in higher arts education, including serving as the Director of Valand Academy from 2012 to 2018 and holding prestigious fellowships and editorial positions in various institutions and journals. His work has extensively explored curatorial exhibition practices and the politics of art, contributing to multiple significant publications in the field. Wilson is dedicated to bridging artistic and academic practices, particularly within the context of research education in the arts. He actively supervises doctoral students and is engaged in numerous collaborative projects that examine the complexities surrounding the political and social dimensions of art.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

HDK-Valand, University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Leading research and doctoral studies in art education.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).