During his previous engagements as co-director of the cultural centre H401 in Amsterdam and deputy director of The European League of Institutes of the Arts, Lars has developed a specific interest and experience in participatory practices and art-based research, which fuel his belief in the transformative role of culture towards more sustainable societies. He holds a postgraduate degree in theology, has taught cultural management and -leadership, is a frequent speaker and facilitator, publishes regularly and serves on the board of various organisations in the areas of culture, education and research.
Recent publications include Artistic Research as Productive Archiving, in: Productive Archiving. Artistic Strategies, Future Memories, and Fluid Identities. Edited by Ernst van Alphen, Amsterdam 2023, and: European Academy of Participation. Benchmarks, reflections and challenging practice on the interface between academia and the creative sector, Hamburg 2023.
At NEMO’s European Museum Conference 2024, Lars Ebert will moderate the panel "We need to talk!" on Monday 11 November.
