How do we position embodied knowledge in the research process?

This thematic line positions the body as a knowledgeable entity in the research process.

Through modalities such as collective listening, performance, or live journalism, artists and designers ask us to re-think our relationship with ourselves and (other) world(s), which can re-frame what it means to be present.

Callisthenics, performance at Beyond Black Box festival 2025 in Antwerp, by Paloma Bouhana, Henny Dörr and PD Candidate Philippine Hoegen (picture by Karolina Maruszak)

Workshop with MA Scenography, HKU 2025 by Philippine Hoegen

Workshop with MA Scenography at HKU (2025) by Philippine Hoegen

PD RooM Research Mobile at Fontys Academy of the Arts Muzetuin with Emily Huurdeman

Musicking with the river by Sophia Bardoutsou (picture by Ali Haji)

Musicking with the river by Sophia Bardoutsou (picture by Maurice Specht)

Workshare at 'Day of the tutor-researcher 2025' by s†ëf/\n sch/\efer

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Workshare at 'Day of the tutor-researcher 2025' by s†ëf/\n sch/\efer

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Workshare at 'Day of the tutor-researcher 2025' by s†ëf/\n sch/\efer

Workshare 2024 Embodied Knowledge in Theatre and Dance Research Group

Workshare Embodied Knowledge at AHK Theatre and Dance Research Group (2024) by s†ëf/\n sch/\efer

PD A+C Symposium 2025 worksession Embodied Knowledge

Philippine Hoegen at the Embodied Knowledge work session at PD A+C Symposium 2025 (picture by Barbara Medo) facilitated by PD candidates Sophia Bardoutsou, Philippine Hoegen and Emily Huurdeman

Sophia Bardoutsou at the Embodied Knowledge work session at PD A+C Symposium 2025 (picture by Barbara Medo) facilitated by PD candidates Sophia Bardoutsou, Philippine Hoegen and Emily Huurdeman

Respondents at the Embodied Knowledge work session at PD A+C Symposium 2025 (picture by Barbara Medo) facilitated by PD candidates Sophia Bardoutsou, Philippine Hoegen and Emily Huurdeman

PD Arts + Creative Sounding Listening 2024 workshop

PD Arts + Creative Sounding Listening 2024 'Deep Listening Workshop' by Feli Navarro (picture by Barbara Medo)

PD Arts + Creative Sounding Listening 2024 'Reverberation and Ecological Listening in Performance' by Feli Navarro (picture by Barbara Medo)

PD Arts + Creative Sounding Listening 2024 'Afro Sonic Mapping and Unmuting African Knowledge' by Satch Hoyt (picture by Barbara Medo)

A research programme supporting critical reflection, collaboration, and societal engagement in the arts + creative field.

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How do we position embodied knowledge in the research process?

This thematic line positions the body as a knowledgeable entity in the research process.