Research
Research involves a defined process that aims to provide new insights into a particular subject, which are communicated effectively (in the public sphere).
The Iceland Academy of the Arts is responsible for the development of the academic field of art within the Icelandic university community and emphasizes the research value of creativity and artistic approach Art research includes diverse methods and communication channels developed through artistic creation They proceed from a specific core of knowledge and defined subjects or questions that are brought forward through creative processes and the interaction of practical and theoretical analysis. The research is either located within the university's professional disciplines; architecture, design, visual arts, film arts, performing arts, music and art education studies or prepared in collaboration between different academic fields. They are presented on the basis of the arts in a context that can include aesthetic, epistemological, ethical, political and social references. Results are always communicated by public means, to experts as well as the public, whether in artistic form or in academic, This direct and intermediary relationship that the arts have with society; different strengths and qualities of the arts when it comes to the benefit of the arts.
Research results
According to the approach of the Iceland Academy of the Arts, the result of research in the academic field of art is always of two types at a time, on the one hand, work and on the other hand, article writing about the work in question. A work refers to the result in any form, artwork or writing, and the condition is that it has been communicated in a public forum. The university's stated policy is to encourage an experimental approach and diverse forms of communication in research work.
Brainstorming
Hugarflug, the annual research conference of the Iceland Academy of the Arts, is a forum for open, professional and critical discussion about arts, design and architecture.
Hugarflug 2024 will be held in September.
LHÍ research service
The research service provides advice to academic staff with a research rate regarding the financing of research projects from external competition funds and guides application writing and planning.
