Monica Sand

Monica Sand is a Researcher in Performing Arts and Research Advisor at the Artistic Faculty of the University of Gothenburg. She holds dual affiliations with the Academy of Music and Drama and serves as an Affiliated Researcher in multiple capacities. Her work focuses on urban public space, artistic interventions, and democratic participation in cultural heritage projects.

• Research Projects:
• Allmänningen/The Common Room (Vinnova-funded, 2019-2021): Experimental public space platform for future city development
• Flickläroverket (Anna Ahrenberg Fund, 2022-2024): Performative memory rituals in a demolished historical building

Her academic background includes a thesis on spatial activation through public art (KTH, 2008) and a postdoc at Konstfack on collective urban interventions. Professional roles include research leadership at ArkDes, the Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design.

Key interests: Urban planning through artistic lenses, public engagement strategies, and critical heritage practices.