kunstpraktijken

Kunstpraktijken, literally "art practices," refers to the diverse methods and processes through which art is conceived, produced and presented. The term emphasizes the activity of making art as a form of knowledge, rather than solely the finished object.

Types and approaches include studio practice in painting or sculpture; performance and time-based media; film, photography and media arts; design and digital production; and more recent forms such as site-specific, installation, relational or participatory art. In contemporary contexts, kunstpraktijken increasingly involve collaboration, interdisciplinarity, and social engagement, including community-based and activist art.

Research and education: In higher education and research, kunstpraktijken may be studied as practice-based research or artistic research, combining making with critical reflection and theory. Studio-based inquiry is valued for knowledge creation embedded in the creative process.

Context and institutions: Art museums, galleries, festivals, and funding bodies shape kunstpraktijken through commissions, residencies, and presentation formats. The audience, venue, and social and political context influence the development and reception of artistic practices.

Notes: The term is primarily used in Dutch-speaking contexts, including the Netherlands and Flanders, and is often linked to arts education, cultural policy, and contemporary art discourse.