Kamilla Freyr

Kamilla Freyr serves as an Assistant Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Department of Art, Design and Drama within the Faculty of Technology, Art and Design. She teaches philosophical aesthetics, art theory, and art dissemination while coordinating the second and third years of the Teacher Training in Art and Design program.

Her educational credentials include a PhD in Philosophical Aesthetics (Uppsala University), Master's degree in Art History, major in History of Ideas, intermediate studies in Social Anthropology and Gender Studies (University of Oslo), Art Education (University of Stockholm), and Oral Storytelling/Pedagogy training (Oslo University College).

Research Focus: Freyr's work centers on philosophical aesthetics as reflective practice, utilizing Foucault and Rancière to examine power dynamics, discourse, and dissensus in contemporary art contexts. Her investigations span museums, public spaces, monuments, and philosophical dialogues with children, bridging art history, political theory, and educational philosophy through critical analysis of counter-power structures.

Publication Trajectory: Her scholarly output (2013-2025) demonstrates evolving engagement with art's socio-political dimensions - from foundational studies on feminist philosophy (Beauvoir) and mental illness representation to current analyses of public space discourse. A persistent thread connects artistic practice with critical societal reflection, particularly regarding institutional power and participatory engagement.

Professional Contributions: Freyr actively bridges academia and public spheres through curatorial work (e.g., Mariano Pignatiello's 2023 exhibition), Nasjonalmuseet workshops on philosophical dialogue facilitation, and podcast series exploring art's sensory dimensions. She contributes to the research group Creative practice – (trans)forming space, place and the environment, examining art's transformative potential in societal contexts.