Iceland University of the Arts
Bjarki Bragason is an experienced educator and visual artist currently serving as the Head of Fine Art Department, Associate Professor, and Program Director at Iceland University of the Arts since August 2016. Additionally, Bjarki is a member of the steering group for KUNO - art academy without walls and a member of the European Cultural Parliament. With a career as a visual artist spanning since May 2006, Bjarki has served as a council member for the Red Cross Nordic United World College until September 2022, chairman of the board and teacher at Reykjavik School of Visual Art, and has held various roles including project manager and board member at different institutions. Academic credentials include an MFA in Fine Arts from California Institute of the Arts and a BA in Visual Art from Iceland University of the Arts, complemented by international exposure through studies in Berlin and a notable International Baccalaureate from Red Cross Nordic United World College.
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Iceland University of the Arts
About the University The Iceland University of the Arts is a self-governing institution providing higher education in fine arts, theatre, dance , music, design, architecture and art education. Role and Objectives The role of the Iceland University of the Arts is to encourage progressive thinking in the arts and to stimulate innovation and development in different fields. The IUA offers education in the arts at the university level and conveys both knowledge and professionalism in the arts to Icelandic society. It operates in a global environment and measures itself against academies that excel in arts education in neighbouring countries. Three main values guide the focus and direction of the Academy in all of its work: Curiosity Understanding Courage Curiosity prompts us to ask questions and search for new approaches, solutions and answers. We dissect those answers and strive to understand what is foreign to us. Through understanding and training we develop the talents and skills we require. In that way we strengthen our courage to follow through on our convictions and our artistic vision.