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    #DIDAKTIK: Articulations, Algorithms, Infrastructures and Social Media in Critical Art Education in Digital Times

    The lecture series #DIDAKTIK Articulations, Algorithms, Infrastructures and Social Media in Critical Art Education in Digital Times poses new questions in the context of the increased use of digital technology in art education.

    It is a joint project between the Department of Art and Education at the Institute for Art Education at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and the Art Education programme at the Bern University of the Arts (since 2021). 

    This year, the talks are part of the BIP project N—DAE (Network for Digital Art Education) organized by Sophie Lingg and Helena Schmidt (IKL) with the partner universities TU Dresden (Christin Lübke) and University of Porto (Filipa Sofia Correia Carvalho e Cruz & Tiago Barbedo Assis).

    Lecture series

    Online via Zoom

    Education in the Arts

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    Performance and Contemporary Art History: Mapping a Critical Subject, Medium, and Method in a Transdisciplinary Field

    A conference organised by Prof. Dr. Lisa Beißwanger (University of Koblenz) and Dr. Lisa Moravec (IKW, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna).

    Conference

    Schillerplatz/ Conference room

    Art Theory and Cultural Studies

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    Research Day 2026 of the Academy

    The Research Day 2026 of the Academy presents the range of current research activities at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, gives insights into specific projects and their results, and encourages collegial discussions. The Research Day focuses on presentations of research projects in advanced stages.

    Conference

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    Schillerplatz/ Conference room

    Academy

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    Welcome Session for the Doctor of Philosophy

    We would like to invite all new doctoral students in the Doctor of Philosophy program to the Center for Doctoral Studies' Welcome Session which covers all important steps, milestones, dates, and deadlines.

    Welcome-Session

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    Online via Zoom

    Academy

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    Opening: Blut und Kaffee / Blood and Coffe

    The exhibition curated by Marianne Vlaschits and Mariana Lemos, brings together works by international and local artists engaging with non-normative embodiment, illness, and disability aesthetics.

    Exhibition opening

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    Schillerplatz

    Exhibit Gallery

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    meins ist deins

    This autumn we celebrate a decade of curatorial collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. Josie Sanne and Zaccaria Slater, Graduates from MA Culture, Criticism and Curation, travelled to Vienna and selected graduates from the Academy to present alongside UK artists in the exhibition meins ist deins (what’s mine is yours) this autumn in London. This cooperation has brought over a hundred of UK- and Austrian-based artists together over the years and we look forward to another edition on the theme of sharing.

    Exhibition

    Austrian Cultural Forum London
    28 Rutland Gate
    London

    Academy

  • Short presentations Dr.phil Winter Semester 2026/27 (Session 1)

    We cordially invite everyone interested to attend the public short presentations in the Dr. phil. program, where doctoral candidates present their exposés to an academic advisory board.

    Schillerplatz/ Conference room

  • Deep Sustainability: Contemporary Debates on Animism and the Decolonization of Science

    A lecture by Florentine Maier as part of the Lectures for Future series, hosted by Kunst und Bild | Kontextuelle Malerei und Kunst und Bild | Zeichnung.

    Lecture

    Schillerplatz 3
    1010 Vienna
    Nude Hall

    Fine Arts

  • Short presentations Dr.phil Winter Semester 2026/27 (Session 2)

    We cordially invite everyone interested to attend the public short presentations in the Dr. phil. program, where doctoral candidates present their exposés to an academic advisory board.

    Schillerplatz/ Conference room

  • The Governance of Animals as Problems and Solutions

    A lecture by Claudia Hirtenfelder as part of the Lectures for Future series, hosted by Kunst und Intervention | Konzept.

    Lecture

    Studio Building
    Lehárgasse 8
    1060 Vienna
    1st floor
    Kunst und Intervention I Konzept

    Fine Arts

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    Open Door Event Wintersemester 2026/27

    The Center for Doctoral Studies welcomes all doctoral and PhD students to an open door event in the winter semester 2026/27.

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    Schillerplatz/ 201

    Academy

  • Steps Toward an Ecology of Perception and Mind—Building a Participatory, Holistic Relationship with the World

    A lecture by Daniel Körner as part of the Lectures for Future series, hosted by Kunst und Raum | Installation.

    Lecture

    Sculpture Studios/ Project room 2, 104

    Fine Arts

  • The climate and environmental footprint of AI

    A lecture by Behnam Zakeri as part of the Lectures for Future series, hosted by Kunst und Zeit | Fotografie.

    Lecture

    Studio Building
    Lehárgasse 8
    1060 Vienna
    Ground Floor
    Photography Class

    Fine Arts

  • Visiting and the Land Education Dreambook

    Lecture by Eve Tuck, Impulse Professor for Indigenous Studies at the Institute for Art Theory and Cultural Studies.

    Lecture

    Room tba

    Art Theory and Cultural Studies

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    Theories of Teaching Architectural History

    IKA Lecture Series 2026/2027, curated by Angelika Schnell.

    Lecture series

    Schillerplatz 3
    1010 Vienna
    Room 211a

    Art and Architecture

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    Final Steps: Submission of your PhD thesis and Defensio / Rigorosum

    How do I formally submit my dissertation? What are the benefits of a voluntary plagiarism check before submission? What is a revocation application (Sperrantrag), and what role does it play if I am planning to publish my dissertation? How and when do I register for my thesis defense (Defensio) or Rigorosum?

    Coffee Table Talk

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    Online via Zoom

    Academy

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    Exposé Schreiben auf Deutsch

    The exposé forms the foundation of the doctoral. It is an important first step in the writing process and serves as a roadmap for the further development of thedissertation project. This one-day workshop is designed for doctoral and PhD candidates and offers hands-on guidance for writing exposés in German.

    Workshop

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    Karl-Schweighofer-Gasse 3, 1070 Vienna, room DG 18

    Academy

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    Exposé Writing in English

    The exposé forms the foundation of the doctoral. It is an important first step in the writing process and serves as a roadmap for the further development of thedissertation project. This one-day workshop is designed for doctoral and PhD candidates and offers hands-on guidance for writing exposés in English.

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    Karl-Schweighofer-Gasse 3, 1070 Vienna, room DG 18

    Academy

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    Academy Auction 2027

    The annual online auction of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, in cooperation with Dorotheum Vienna, takes place again in 2027. The artistic works can be viewed from Wednesday, 20.1. to Friday, 22.1.2027 at the Prospekthof of the Atelierhaus of the Academy.

    Charity Auction

    Academy

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    Open Days 2027

    During Rundgang (Open Days), institutes will open their atelier doors and studios, and performances, discussions and educational programs are offered. The annual Academy Auction will also take place as part of the tour, for which world-famous and even lesser-known artists will make works available for auction.

    Open Studios | Performances | Talks | Guided tours Organisational Units Academy

    all Academy locations