Workshop with Tilde Björfors
Welcome to a unique and inspiring workshop with Tilde Björfors, a Swedish pioneer in contemporary circus, founder of Cirkus Cirkör, and recipient of KTH’s Great Prize 2023.
Circus – as a Source of Innovation
Tuesday, March 25th at 6:30 PM-9:00 PM KTH Royal Institute of Technology invites students and researchers to a workshop where circus and technology meet to push boundaries and create the innovations of the future.
In this workshop, we will explore the creative processes of circus and how they can be used as a source of innovation and new ways of thinking. Drawing inspiration from past and ongoing interdisciplinary projects between engineering and circus, participants will be guided through a mix of experiences and active participation, challenges and fresh perspectives, to discover how artistic and technical viewpoints can merge to plant the seeds of groundbreaking ideas.
The workshop will be facilitated by:
- Tilde Björfors, director, researcher, and innovator
- Erik Åberg, PhD student in circus at SKH and juggler/object manipulator
- Alisan Funk, Head of Subject, Senior Lecturer, and Assistant Professor in Circus at SKH
- Roberto Bresin, Professor of Media Technology at KTH and Director of NAVET
- Luigia Brandimarte, Senior Lecturer in Hydraulic Engineering at KTH
- Leif Handberg, Senior Lecturer in Media Technology at KTH
Why participate?
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Discover new ways of thinking about innovation and problem-solving
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Learn from one of Sweden’s most visionary circus artists
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Collaborate with students from both technical and artistic disciplines
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Get hands-on experience with the creative methods of circus
Program
18:00 18.30 – Doors open for mingling and experiences
18:30–20:30 – Workshop (including presentations and inspirational talks)
20:30–21:00 – Conclusion and looking ahead
Who can attend?
Students and researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Stockholm University of the Arts.
Seats are limited – register now to secure your place!