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Artistic research group of the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp
https://mailchi.mp/d0c2c0a63692/upletter

UP - Performance in Perspective explores the perspective of, and perspectives on, the performing artist, within the broad field of performing arts: music, drama, dance, performance art, and related (inter/trans)disciplines. In doing so, we connect with, reflect on, and critically relate to the cultural, economic, historical, political, and social contexts within which art unfolds. For the 2024-26 policy period, we are formulating two rather broad research lines with several priorities. These lines build on the achievements of the previous policy period, but also identify new trends and areas of research. The first research line, "Re-sourcing", starts from gaps in mainstream Western art practices and repertoires, and lacunas in mainstream historical narratives. We examine historical performance practice, non-Western art forms, non-classical traditions, and non-dominant perspectives within the performing arts. The second research line, "Catalysts for innovation", centers around change and innovation in the performing arts, in the present, future, and past. We explore the relationship between the performer and performance contexts and conditions, particularly regarding curatorial and technological developments. With UP, we advance two basic principles functioning as common threads and touchstones:
1) We want to develop a multi-voiced discourse, stimulate a democratic functioning, and create inclusive art, by giving a voice and agency to a diversity of (under-documented, under-represented, under-exposed, oppressed,...) groups and individuals.
2) In doing so, we want to install appropriate attention to aspects of care, focusing on workable work, mental health, social stability and economic sustainability.

17/09/2026

Nieuwe projecten:

16/09/2026

Ons nieuwe project staat online!

15/09/2026

Conference on music and design, 20-21 November, in Hungary.
Four themes: Boundaries, AI, Future, Society.
Submission deadline: 15 October!

The Parallel Perspectives conference series explores the dynamic intersections between artistic practice, design, music, and interdisciplinary research. Bringing together scholars, designers, artists, educators, and creative practitioners, it provides an international platform for examining how dive...

10/09/2026

Heel toffe I n s p i r a t i e d a g met de onderzoekscollega's. Bedankt voor de organisatie Kevin Voets!

Wolf
Efgoedlab
MAS

08/09/2026

We had a really great UPdag #8 today at CASA SAGA. Warm thanks to Pieter Theuns and Charlotte Schoeters for having us, and to all presenters, performers and contributors!

08/09/2026

All set for UPdag #8 !

06/09/2026

Interessante studiedag georganiseerd door UPlid Edith Cassiers i.s.m. het Letterenhuis:

Het Letterenhuis, Universiteit Antwerpen en AP School of Arts organiseren op 18 november 2026 de studiedag Versnipperde moeders, een interdisciplinaire studiedag over moederschap in/en het literaire archief.

03/09/2026

In September, we start our new research project "𝙴̶𝚊̶𝚛̶𝚕̶𝚢̶ ̶𝙼̶𝚞̶𝚜̶𝚒̶𝚌̶ / Re𝚠̶𝚘̶𝚛̶𝚔̶ing Performance".

This research project investigates how approaches to repertoire, interpretation, and performativity in music can be critically rethought and reconfigured today. While reflecting on historically informed performance practice, the project questions established assumptions about the musical “work,” the role of the archive, and the position of the performer. By approaching music as a dynamic assemblage, it shifts the focus from fixed works to fluid, relational, and process-oriented practices, in which notation, improvisation, and performer agency enter into new relationships.

As a continuation of the project "𝙴̶𝚊̶𝚛̶𝚕̶𝚢̶ ̶𝙼̶𝚞̶𝚜̶𝚒̶𝚌̶: A Contemporary Perspective on Repertoire and Interpretation (2025–2026)", the current project focuses on extending these insights to other artistic and interdisciplinary contexts, as well as on the reciprocal transformations that emerge from this exchange.

Through reflective sessions with international experts (the thinkUP series), collaborations with artistic and research institutions, and experimental artistic research, the project fosters an ongoing exchange between theory and practice. Interdisciplinary applications, including within drama and literature, and experiments with non-Western, oral, and improvisatory traditions broaden and deepen the perspective. Artistic residencies and experimental formats serve as concrete testing grounds. The project results in public presentations, workshops, reflective sessions, publications, and artistic outputs.

Adres

Desguinlei 25
Antwerp
2018

Website

https://www.ap-arts.be/en/researchgroup/performance-perspective, https://mailchi.mp/d0c2c0a63692/upletter

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