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Alice De­mat­tos Guimaraes

Postdoc

Subjects
Economics Finance Co-creation Innovation Digitalisation Culture

Primary research areas

Cultural and Creative Economy

Exploring the dynamics of cultural and creative sectors and industries, with a focus on governance, practices, intersecting with (responsible) innovation and policy.

AI and Transformative Technologies in Culture

Investigating how generative AI and digital technologies are reshaping artistic practices, cultural institutions, and audience engagement, with implications for management, policy, and value.

Alternative Finance/Funding for the Arts

Examining how alternative finance models, particularly crowdfunding, enable cultural and artistic projects while reshaping value creation and participation in creative economies.

Culture, creativity, and hope as tools for social transformation

My research explores how culture, creativity, and technology shape sustainable and inclusive societies. I focus on the cultural and creative sectors, investigating how they adapt to financial challenges, digital transformation, and emerging technologies such as AI.

I am motivated by the belief that cultural practices are not only sources of artistic value but also drivers of social inclusion, equity, and innovation. My work bridges research and practice, supporting cultural organizations to strengthen their financial sustainability and digital transformations while staying true to their creative missions.

A core aspect of my approach is bringing in perspectives from the Global South and decolonial thinking. By doing so, I highlight alternative ways of valuing culture and creativity, ensuring that policies and practices remain diverse, fair, and globally connected.

My ambition is to contribute to cultural policy, funding models, and innovation strategies that empower artists, organizations, and communities to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

 

Recent research projects

creAIte - Transformative Technologies, Creativity, and Value Creation in the Cultural Sector

Researching AI’s impact on creativity, cultural institutions, and value creation in the culture sector, funded by the Norwegian Research Council.

Outside activities

Lecturer, 2024–present

I am affiliated as a lecturer at the Western Norway University of Applied Science (HVL), HVL Business School.