Göteborg (Campus Steneby), Sweden | 9.-12.10.2025​.

The research project includes a conference scheduled for October 2025 and a Call for Papers for a competition. This competition invites innovative concepts for grave markers crafted by blacksmiths, highlighting their unique qualities and addressing contemporary challenges.

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Grave Marker -Forging Future Remembrance!

Discover the sustainable, innovative, and meaningful grave markers crafted by local blacksmiths. This conference will delve into:

  • Unique, High-Quality Craftsmanship: Tailored designs that honor loved ones.
  • Support for Local Economies: Preserve regional traditions and boost local businesses.
  • Environmental Responsibility: Reduce carbon footprints with locally sourced, recyclable metals.
  • Cultural Preservation: Revitalize disappearing customs and traditions.
  • Modern Adaptation: Blend contemporary needs with traditional values for personalized memorials.
  • Be part of a movement that supports healing, cultural identity, and environmental sustainability. Join us to learn, share, and celebrate this important tradition!
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Hautamerkki
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Friday 10th October

7.30-8.30 Breakfast Matsal

8.30-9.30
Welcome and Introduction
Samlingsal
With Prof. Heiner Zimmermann and Tobias Birgersson

9.30-10.30
Contemporary Interpretations of Historic Blacksmithing. 
Samlingsal
With Jokum Lind Jensen

10.30-11.00
Coffee break (Fika)

11.00-12.00
Modern adaption of Grave Markers
Samlingsal
With Prof. Heiner Zimmermann

12.00-13.30
Lunch Matsal

13.30-17.00
Workshops and Demonstrations

18.00
BBQ Foodtruck outside the Workshop

17.00-20.00
Open Forum and Socializing

17.30
Talk: ”What is Knowledge? Artistic Research in Blacksmithing” Gustav Thane

18.30
Talk ”Gravecrosses from Finland” Antti Nieminen

19.30 Opening IronNote Exhibtion

20.00
Sauna and Pub

Saturday 11th October

7.30 – 8.30
Breakfast Matsal

8.30-9.30
Art work based on Death
With Prof. Jorge Manilla

9.30-10.30
Idea Development
With Delyth Done MBE

10.30-11.00
Coffee break (Fika)

11.00-12.30
Group Work. Question Generating around Grave Markers.

12.30-13.30
Lunch Matsal

13.30-17.00
Workshops and Demonstrations

18.00
BBQ Foodtruck outside the Workshop

17.00-20.00
Open Forum and Socializing

17.30
Talk: ”How Art shapes our Understanding of Loss and Remembrance” by Jan Hilmersson

18.30
Talk:”The Body in Metal” by Annie Higgins

19.30
Talk: ”Corona Flowers” by Geert van der Vossen

20.00
Sauna and Pub

>> More information available on the event’s official website <<

exhibtion