Research

The development of artistic work and creation occurs through experimentation. It goes hand in hand with the investigation of practical (artistic and technical) and theoretical fields. Artistic work requires recurring critical feedback and reflection on one's practice in order to support it.

In line with its mission as a School of Arts, ArBA-EsA aims to initiate and train students in artistic research. These research projects are conducted by ArBA-EsA teachers in collaboration with partner institutions both nationally and internationally, leading to collaborations with artists, teachers from art schools, researchers, and professionals from the art world.

Through various formats, the school addresses the question of research in a vertical and progressive manner.

From the second year (B2), students are introduced to some initial forms of research through certain modules. Over time, the demands become more complex and structured. As their studies progress, theoretical and artistic fields begin to intersect and strengthen each other. During seminars, courses, projects, and the thesis, through written assignments (internship reports, projects), students are encouraged to move beyond initial assumptions to bring forth reflective and specific forms of thought. Regularly, the demands become more complex and are integrated into artistic practice. As their curriculum unfolds, the theoretical and artistic fields continue to intersect and reinforce each other, methodologies become more refined, and collective research practices are given a specific place in the Master's program.

ArBA-EsA organizes the annual "SHARE" week at the end of January. This week of conferences and meetings is intended for Master's students, but is also open to the school's teaching staff and occasionally to the public. It is a week dedicated to research and exchange. The purpose of this time is to delve intensively into a specific issue by bridging artistic and theoretical practices, with a focus on interdisciplinary perspectives, including societal, economic, ecological, and scientific challenges.

You can find the conferences from previous SHARE weeks on our Vimeo channel.

Each year, the school also organizes the Research Day: a study day aimed at reflecting on and promoting art research within the school and beyond, both nationally and internationally. This day is built through collaboration with doctoral students, inviting researchers, artists, and professionals from the art world to join in.

To learn more about research at ArBA-EsA, visit the dedicated "Research" page, where you can find information and updates on research projects, doctoral programs, ongoing or completed theses at the school, as well as publications.