Modul 11461, 14229, 25504

Christoph Feinweber

620503_Seminar:
freitags, 13.00 – 15.00 Uhr, LG 2C/Raum 317, 
1. Veranstaltung: 24. April 2026

What exactly is a Künstlerhaus/artist’s house? When compared to a museum, it becomes clear that an Künstlerhaus/artist’s house cannot be defined quite so precisely. Even a typological analysis reveals that it combines several fundamental functions: it is a residence, a studio and an exhibition space. Furthermore, there are examples that demonstrate a very diverse programmatic focus: the Künstlerhaus/artist’s house can be a microcosm, closely linked to an artist’s biography. It can also keep alive the memory of a specific artist’s work. However, a Künstlerhaus/artist’s house can also be a very public, social space that connects the local art scene. As an institution, it promotes artistic creation. All these different roles that this typology can assume make a clear definition difficult.
Through excursions to selected sites and joint discussion, we aim to gain a precise understanding of this typology. This seminar therefore combines the fields of architecture, museology and exhibition design, enabling participants to form their own perspective on the initial question.

Requirements
Enjoyment of intellectual exchange, registration on Moodle, regular participation, preparatory and follow-up reading.

Examination achievements
Guided tour of an exhibition, academic term paper