Public Colloquium of the Artistic Research PhD Programme

Following a public discussion on 4 May entitled “Artistic Research and the PhD Programme”, the individual presentations by the PhD candidates take place on 5 May (in English). The colloquium is accompanied by a concluding event on the topic of “Publishing in the Context of Artistic Research”, drafted by Nikolaus Gansterer (guest professor at the PhD programme 2016/17). Together with the authors – and on the basis of selected, recently published examples – it will be discussed which hybrid formats and new strategies of publishing are to be developed to adequately present artistic research.

PhD candidates: Michael Kargl, Ralo Mayer, Marie-Claude Poulin, Katarina Šoškić, Anna Vasof
External guests (Publishing in the Context of Artistic Research): Alex Arteaga, Emma Cocker, Lilia Mestre
Discussion: Alexander Damianisch, Nikolaus Gansterer, Barbara Putz-Plecko and guests

4 May, 7 pm: Discussion “Artistic Research and the PhD Programme“
5 May, 10 am–6 pm: Presentations by the PhD Candidates
5 May, 7–9 pm: “Publishing in the Context of Artistic Research”

About the
ARTISTIC RESEARCH PhD PROGRAMME

The Artistic Research PhD Programme is a postgraduate study programme in the field of art. For up to 8 candidates annually, it offers the option to participate in a 6-semester English study programme. The focus is on artistic work, which is regarded as the basis of knowledge production. It is governed by topics and practices of artistic research.

Reflecting upon the specific methods and production processes on use of the own artistic project represents a significant part to be incorporated in the research work. As a matter of principle, research in the sense of comprehensive knowledge production is defined as open to any outcome. The study programme will enable graduates to accomplish independent artistic research achievements at the level of international standards, as well as to take on coordinating and leading roles. The doctoral studies offer artists the opportunity to generate fresh knowledge regarding specific issues in the arts, to contextualize their artistic research and to adequately communicate the insights gained. They possess the abilities required to successfully hold their ground in both national and international artistic environments.