Heritage Fair 2026: Arm’s Length Distance
The Autonomy of Culture and Research in a Geopolitical Turning Point. The event will be in Swedish.
What does the arm’s length principle mean when museums, universities, and cultural institutions operate amid global conflicts in which narratives, loyalties, expectations, and political interests constantly collide? What is at stake when research, teaching, international collaborations, and heritage practices are shaped by shifting power relations and growing demands for political positioning?
How can cultural and knowledge institutions safeguard their autonomy, articulate an informed and independent voice, and navigate a landscape in which the freedom of culture and research is increasingly being challenged?
Each year, the Heritage Academy organizes Heritage Fair — an event that highlights current and pressing issues within the field of heritage studies and creates a meeting place for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and an interested public.
