Applications open on September 1, 2026
Dr. phil. in art. / PhD in Art Practice
In addition to the theoretical dissertation in written form or an artistic work accompanied by a theoretical text, leading to the degree of Dr. phil. in art, the HFBK offers the PhD in Art Practice—a degree program unique in Germany—in which a research-based artistic work is created as part of a three-year curriculum at the HFBK. The application periods for both doctoral programs begin on September 1.
Michal BarOr, Ruins 2, 2023
Dariia Kuzmych, From conversations about similarity of pain, 2024
Julia Stolba, Jelkas Traces. Making of a Graphic Novel, exhibition view, 2025; photo: Stefan Wahler
Helene Kummer, nemo 05, 2025
Vanessa Gravenor, Cover, Duck &, exhibition view Research for Tomorrow, 2023; photo: Răzvan Năstase Cercetare
Zhichao Zhu, Muddy Waters, DE/CN 2026, Filmstill
Wed, 5 Aug 2026—
Sat, 15 Aug 2026
Locarno
Luise Donschen, Nicolaas Schmidt a.o.
Luise Donschen, Morgen vor langer Zeit, DE 2026, 93 Min.
Nicolaas Schmidt, September Afternoon, DE 2026, 70 Min.