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The Academy mourns the death of Thomas Heise (1955-2024)

From 2013 to 2022, Thomas Heise was Professor of Art and Film at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.

Samuel Bich receives Cathrin-Pichler-Preis 2024

Samuel Bich receives the Cathrin Pichler Prize 2024, endowed with 2,500 euros, sponsored by the City of Vienna. The certificate will be awarded during the graduation ceremony on June 28, 2024.

View of the exhibition © Photo: Valerie Groth

Gustav-Peichl-Awardees 2024: Catherine Zesch and Otto Jaax

Catherine Zesch and Otto Jaax receive the Gustav Peichl Award 2024, sponsored by the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Civil Service and Sport and the Society of Friends of the Fine Arts and endowed with 4,000 euros.

University Library – Closing Times in May

The University Library of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is closed on holidays in May.

University Library of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, 2023

Kiosk – New Online Platform for Study Information

Kiosk, the new platform for study information at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, has recently gone online in its full version in English and German. It offers comprehensive information on study programmes, application, counselling and all kinds of practical information about studying. New contributions from students are being published regularly.

"Ballonhalle" Campus – architectural competition decided

The new "Ballonhalle" location of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna will provide sufficient space for teaching, research and science communication in the studios, laboratories, event and seminar rooms for students of restoration and conservation, as well as all students of the university's science education programs.

Architectural model "Ballonhalle", photo: Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

Admission Examination Bachelor in Architecture

Deadline for applications Bachelor in Architecture
Online Registration 21.5. – 7.6.2024
www.akbild.ac.at/admission

We hosted the 1st ASA Network Meeting!

The Academy of Fine Arts has been an active member of the Art School Alliance Network since 2010.

1st ASA Network Meeting, Photo: Claudia Sandoval Romero (detail)

University Library – Spring 2024 Vacations

The University Library of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is on vacation. The Main Library and the Branch Library at the Institute for Education in the Arts will be closed from March 25 to April 1, 2024.

UNIQA Art Prize 2024 - 15,000 euros for our graduates

In cooperation with UNIQA, the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna is inviting its graduates to apply for the UNIQA Art Prize 2024, which is endowed with €15,000 for young artists. In addition to the prize money, there will also be the opportunity to hold an exhibition in the UNIQA Tower in Vienna, which will open in February 2025.

From left to right: René Knapp, Member of the Management Board for Human Resources, Brand and Sustainability at UNIQA Insurance Group AG Ingeborg Erhart, Vice Rector for Art and Teaching, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna Theresa Hochhauser, Art Insurance UNIQA Johan F. Hartle, Rector, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

Admission Examination Master Education in the Arts

MA Art and Education - subject Art and Design
MA Design in Context - subject Technology and Design

Registration period: April 15 - May 12, 2024 (online registration)

[em]how much do you love me, face recognition?[/em], 2023, master's project by Betti Wöss, photo: Martina Gaigg

Admission Examination Master in Architecture

Deadline for applications Master in Architecture
Online Registration 2.4. – 19.4.2024
www.akbild.ac.at/admission

Birgit Jürgenssen Award Winner 2024: Ayala Shoshana Guy

The Birgit Jürgenssen Prize 2024, endowed with 5,000 euros, goes to the artist Ayala Shoshana Guy. The award ceremony will take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.

Ayala Shoshana Guy, photo © François Weinert

Admission Examination Bachelor Studies Education in the Arts

Online registration: March 18 - April 12, 2024
https://www.akbild.ac.at/zulassung

Exhibition view, Open days at the Institute for Education in the Arts 2024, work in the foreground: Lydia Hinteregger, [em]Selbstbildnis[/em], 2023/24, Photo: © eSeL.at, Joanna Pianka

Memorial Machtverkettungen

The temporary memorial Machtverkettungen, designed by Duha Samir, Student at the Institute for Art and Architecture, has been unveiled on Karlsplatz as part of the Feminist Fight Day 2024 on March 8th. The memorial will be on display until August, 29, 2024.