Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg
Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg, Public art university in Hamburg-Nord, Germany
Description
The Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg is a public art university in Hamburg-Nord housed in a historic brick building designed by Fritz Schumacher. The building provides specialized studios and workshop spaces spread across multiple floors.
History
Founded in 1767 as the Hamburger Gewerbeschule, the institution received university status in 1970 and has trained artists for centuries. It passed through different political eras and evolved continuously over time.
Culture
The academy trains students in sculpture, painting, typography, photography, and time-based media, shaping the artistic scene of the city. Graduates from this institution contribute to the lively art landscape of Hamburg.
Practical
Students work in individual studios under professional guidance and use technical facilities along with a specialized art library. Access to workshops and resources enables independent artistic practice.
Did you know?
In 2009, two memorial stones called stolpersteine were placed outside the university building to remember faculty members Friedrich Adler and Hugo Meier-Thur. These brass plaques set into the pavement commemorate the two artists who faced persecution during the National Socialist regime.
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