Staffan Mossenmark

Staffan Mossenmark is a Professor of Composition at the Academy of Music and Drama, University of Gothenburg. He specializes in performative sound art, site-specific performance, and sound art in public spaces. His research focuses on public space as an arena for artistic expression and democratic dialogue, often through his involvement with the Urban Sound Institute (USIT). Mossenmark is renowned for innovative works such as OZON II (concert for 24 ice cream trucks) and WROOM (concert for 100 Harley-Davidson motorcycles), which blend unconventional instruments and public spaces. He has directed the GAS festival since 2009 and co-founded Verona Risuona (2007), fostering cross-border collaborations across 10+ countries. His projects emphasize accessibility, breaking traditional art hierarchies by engaging diverse audiences globally. Key themes include urban soundscapes, public expression, and the intersection of art with social structures.

Education & Research: No formal academic degrees listed, but his work integrates architecture, acoustics, and composition. Research emphasizes public space’s role in artistic democracy.

Notable Works: Operas (Björks öde och äventyr, Bortbytingen), site-specific installations (SoundLabyrinth), and EU-funded projects. His works have been showcased across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.