Visual Culture and Performance Design
Visual Culture and Performance Design (VISPER) is a transdisciplinary research group that draws on the broad traditions of Performance (Studies) and Design (Thinking) in pursuing transformative research practices over a variety of fields.
Currently the group hosts research projects and interests on cultural production engaging with a wide scope of theaters, museums, cultural industries, urban and environmental activists, designers and entrepreneurs. The group has a particular commitment to developing new research formats, experimental methodologies (often involving embodied or visual elements), forms of participation and collaboration.

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Contact
Michael Haldrup // Research group leader // Professor (MSO) // mhp@ruc.dk // +45 4674 2695
Kristine Samson // Responsible for communication // Associate Professor // ksamson@ruc.dk // +45 4674 3876
Researcher
Researchers in Visual Culture and Performance Design
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You will find an overview of the research group's projects at
Publications
A business model framework for nature tourism entrepreneurs
Sørensen, F., Jensen, J. F. & Skou Grindsted, T., 2025, In: Journal of Ecotourism. 24, 2, p. 196-217 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Cover photo for the conference catalogue Drift. Sink. Emerge. Repeat. Diffracting the Critical through Multimodal Submersions
Lapiņa , L. (Photographer), 7 Mar 2025Research output: Non-textual form › Sound/Visual production (digital) › Research
Jeg fulgte en live D:A:D-koncert fra min sofa – og trådte dermed ind i en gammel tradition
Lindelof, A. M., 2025, Videnskab.dk.Research output: Other contribution › Net publication - Internet publication › Communication
Activities
Composition of Care II. AD LAB-festival
Lindelof, A. M. (Participant)
16 Jun 2025 → 20 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Hvis deltagelse er midlet, hvad er så målet?
Lindelof, A. M. (Speaker)
10 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
BLOOM Festival - om natur og videnskab den 23.–25. maj 2025 i Søndermarken, Frederiksberg, København.
Lapiņa , L. (Organizer), Schottländer, N.-F. (Organizer) & Lund, L. (Organizer)
23 May 2025 → 25 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
Press-media
Hvorfor er det lige, at vi vil have litteraturen så live?
21/06/2025
1 item of Media coverage
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Overraskende tendens på danske teatre: »Kunsten skal ikke pakkes ind i tre gintonics«
21/09/2024
1 item of Media coverage
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Abba-medlem køber rettigheder til Kiss for 2 milliarder kroner
08/04/2024
1 item of Media coverage
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Base at Roskilde University
The reaseach group is based at Department of Communication and Arts
Related research units: Museumspartnerskabet RUCMUS (DK) Forskningsprojekt // FabLab RUC
PhD program: Doctoral School of Communication and Arts
Relevant degree programs: Performance Design (DK) // Communication Studies // Humanistisk-Teknologisk Bachelor
Research at Roskilde Universitet

More information
Find additional information about Visual Culture and Performance Design:
The research group at Roskilde University Research Portal
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Contact
Research group leader
Michael Haldrup
Professor (MSO)
Phone +45 4674 2695
mhp@ruc.dk
Responsible for communication
Kristine Samson
Associate Professor
Phone +45 4674 3876
ksamson@ruc.dk