CRAFT! SOCIAL CLUB

Current Obsession X Stockholm Craft Week x Konstfack

In a vibrant celebration of craft, the Social Club event brought together former students and recent graduates of the CRAFT! program at Konstfack, University of Arts, Crafts and Design. The general public and active professionals were welcomed to a series of informal and reflective discussions on a variety of topics that arose directly from the students and their craft practices. Topics such as post-human theories, materiality, identity, and memory, as well as shifting power structures, were passionately explored during these sessions.

The exhibition space was transformed into a buzzing hub for curious talks and meetings, with the works of our talented students and graduates serving as catalysts for stimulating conversations. Post-human theories were discussed in relation to the evolving relationship between humans and technology, while materiality was explored in terms of the physicality and tactile nature of craft practices. Identity and memory were delved into as artists reflected on their personal narratives and cultural influences, and shifting power structures were examined in the context of craft as a means of challenging traditional hierarchies.

 

This event was made possible with the support of the Department of Craft! at Konstfack, University of Arts, Crafts and Design, Anders Ljungberg, Kulturrådet, and IASPIS. It was an engaging and enriching experience for all who participated, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives on contemporary craft practices and their broader cultural significance.