Residuals - Artistic Practices as a Driver for Circular Industrial Transformation
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | VVV Ateljéförening ek för |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 600 000 |
| Project duration | August 2025 - September 2027 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Impact Innovation Metals & Minerals - Program-specific efforts Vinnova |
| Call | Impact Innovation: The interaction between society and industry - Swedish Metals and Minerals |
Purpose and goal
The project aims to explore how artistic practices can contribute to a circular industrial transition by giving new life to industrial waste products. Artists will work experimentally with materials that are otherwise seen as waste, and develop works that highlight the connections between circularity, society and industry. The goal is to create new methods, collaborations and insights for sustainable material use.
Expected effects and result
The project is expected to lead to new perspectives on industrial waste through artistic practice. Through exhibitions, presentations and discussions, material flows, sustainability issues and the relationship between industry and biological ecosystems are made visible. The collaboration between art, industry and research lays the foundation for continued exploration of the potential of residual materials, and other ideas that may emerge during the process.
Planned approach and implementation
The project begins with planning, selection of participants, dialogue with partners and workshops with the artists. During 2026, the artists work experimentally with materials from industry. Work processes are documented and followed up with conversations and analyses. In 2027, public presentations will be carried out in the form of an exhibition in an industrial environment and a presentation at the School of Economics. Collaboration takes place continuously with industrial actors.