María Acaso

Expert in educational revolution and art thinking

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Spanish

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Spain

Madrid

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Education

About the Expert

Who Is María Acaso?

María Acaso is a prominent figure in the educational revolution movement, internationally recognized for her ability to transform learning through innovative methodologies. As a writer, speaker, professor, and independent researcher, she is renowned for introducing concepts such as disruptive education and *Art Thinking*, key tools for managing change in education, art, and organizations. She currently leads the *Art Thinking School*, a training space for educators and leaders aiming to integrate the arts as a catalyst for transformation.

What is her Background?

As a tenured professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts at the Complutense University of Madrid, María Acaso has brought her groundbreaking ideas to prestigious institutions such as The New School of Social Research and The School of the Arts Institute of Chicago. Her collaborations with renowned museums like the MOMA and the Getty Museum highlight her expertise in linking art with education across diverse settings. Since 2016, she has chaired the Advisory Committee on Citizen Art at the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation in Spain, solidifying her role as a global leader in educational innovation.

María is the author of several influential books, including *Art Thinking: How to Transform Education Through Arts* (2017), and a leading voice in the #rEDUvolution movement, which aims to rethink education models to meet 21st-century challenges.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are Her Conferences Like?

María Acaso’s talks are disruptive, inspiring, and highly practical. Focusing on the “how” rather than the “what” of education, María challenges audiences to rethink traditional learning methods. Through *Art Thinking*, she explores how the arts can act as tools for innovation and change in any educational or professional context. Her dynamic and visionary style equips attendees with concrete, actionable ideas to transform their work and learning environments.

Selection of Conferences

*Art Thinking: Transforming Education Through Arts*

A practical exploration of how *Art Thinking* can be used to design innovative educational environments and foster creative thinking.

*Disruptive Education: The #rEDUvolution and the Future of Learning*

An approach to challenging traditional methodologies and building learning experiences that prepare students for 21st-century challenges.

*Art as a Tool for Change: Beyond Aesthetics*

How artistic practices can drive change management in educational institutions, organizations, and cultural projects.

*From Content to Method: Redefining Learning in the 21st Century*

A deep dive into why learning methodologies are more critical than ever in a rapidly evolving world.

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