Call for contributions

Sensing the World

 

Dates: 10 - 11 September 2026

Location: Reykjavík, Iceland.

 

Hugarflug, the 15th annual conference of the Iceland University of the Arts, is a forum for open, professional, and critical dialogue on art, design, architecture, and related fields. This year’s theme, Sensing the World, invites reflection on perception as a dynamic and multifaceted experience. 

In an era where disconnection from our own senses, and from those who perceive the world differently, is increasingly common, how can we re-engage with perception? By slowing down, paying attention, and creating space for diverse sensory experiences, we open new pathways for knowledge creation and deeper connections with the world. Artistic research offers a unique platform to explore this diversity, pose critical questions, and develop methods that lead to new insights and perspectives. 

Art, design, and architecture remind us that perception is never uniform; it is shaped by context, diversity, and interaction. 

We invite proposals that engage with the conference theme from all areas of art, design, architecture, and related disciplines. Contributions may include research presentations, artistic interventions, or theoretical explorations that address the role of perception in creative practice and knowledge production. 

Here is the link to our online submission form

Application deadline is March 12th 2026.