Personal profile
Artistic and research interests
Dr. Mira Kallio-Tavin is Associate Professor of Arts-based Research and Pedagogy and the Head of Research in the Department of Art at Aalto University, Finland. Kallio-Tavin has developed arts-based research methodology within social context and in relation to the questions of dialogue, community, ethics and philosophy of contemporary art and its education. Her research area focuses on questions of diversity, disability studies, social justice, critical animal studies, embodiment, and art education beyond anthropocentricism.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctoral degree, Arts and Design, Aalto University
Award Date: 24 May 2013
Master's degree, Arts and Design, Helsinki University of Arts and Design
Award Date: 21 May 1999
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Arts-based research traditions and orientations in Europe: Perspectives from Finland and Spain (2nd edition)
Suominen, A., Kallio-Tavin, M. & Hernandez-Hernandez, F., 1 Apr 2025, Handbook of Arts-based Research, second edition. Leavy, P. (ed.). Guilford PublicationsResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review
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Taideperustaisen ja taiteellisen tutkimuksen perinteet ja ajankohtaiset suuntaukset: Näkökulmia kuvataidekasvatuksen tutkimuksen ja taiteellisen tutkimuksen välimaastosta
Kallio-Tavin, M. & Suominen, A., 23 May 2025, In: Research in Arts and Education. 2025, 2, p. 84-99 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Open design pedagogy: Revealing openness in early childhood education with digital technology
Brinck, J., Leinonen, T., Lipponen, L. & Kallio-Tavin, M., 27 Jun 2023, In: International Journal of Education through Art. 19, 2, p. 223-240Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Editorial: Thematic issue on Independence of Art and Science
Sushchenko, O. & Kallio-Tavin, M., 22 Dec 2022, In: Research in Arts and Education. 2022, 2, p. 1-3 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Scientific
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Responsibility in/with/for arts and artistic practices
Aktas, B., Kallio-Tavin, M. & Mäkelä, M., Sept 2022, In: Ruukku - Studies in Artistic Research. 18Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Scientific
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Projects
- 3 Finished
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EDUFI/Bihlmeyer
Kallio-Tavin, M. (Principal investigator)
01/09/2021 → 06/06/2022
Project: Other external funding: Other government funding
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EERA Network 29
Kallio-Tavin, M. (Principal investigator)
01/04/2020 → 30/04/2022
Project: Other external funding: Other foreign funding
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Profi4 Kallio-Tavin A80500
Naukkarinen, O. (Principal investigator) & Kallio-Tavin, M. (Project Member)
01/04/2018 → 31/08/2022
Project: Academy of Finland: Competitive funding to strengthen university research profiles
Activities
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Evolving Views on Arts-Based and Artistic Research
Kallio-Tavin, M. (Speaker) & Suominen, A. (Speaker)
23 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
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Pandemic Posthumanism: Theoretical-Material Implications of a Pandemic for Art and Art Education
Smith, T. (Speaker), Suominen, A. (Speaker), Kallio-Tavin, M. (Speaker), Ravisankar, R. (Speaker) & Knochel, A. (Speaker)
Mar 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
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TOUCHING/TRANSFORMING
Close, R. (Organiser), Sadatizarrini, S. (Organiser), Bäckman, F. (Organiser), Kallio-Tavin, M. (Organiser), Qureshi, A. (Organiser), Godin, M.-A. (Organiser) & Mehta, A. A. (Organiser)
3 Jun 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organization of a workshop, panel, session, tutorial or event
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Art, Excess, and Education: Theorizing Fascinating Subjects
Tervo, J. (Speaker), Kallio-Tavin, M. (Speaker), Tavin, K. (Speaker) & Livingston, S. (Speaker)
4 Mar 2021Activity: Talk or presentation types › Conference presentation
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Studies in Art Education (Journal)
Kallio-Tavin, M. (Editorial board member)
2020 → 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Membership of an editorial board
Press/Media
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Pushing Boundaries a review of a co-edited book
Tavin, K., Kallio-Tavin, M. & Ryynänen, M.
20/06/2020
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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