Guest at the Philologicum: The Archive of the Academy of Fine Arts

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In the exhibition “Im Philologicum zu Gast” (Visiting the Philologicum), archival records and art objects from the Academy of Fine Arts archive provide exciting insights into the “art academy as a place of learning.” Around 1900, great artists such as Alphonse Mucha, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Giorgio de Chirico were among the students. The academy later became firmly integrated into the art policy of National Socialism. After a quiet restart after 1946, student protests with loud criticism of the ossified structures shook the institution in 1968/69.

What defines the “Art Academy Learning Space” today? The academy and the School of Applied Arts, which merged with it in 1946, remained male-dominated for a long time. Else Jaskolla was a pioneer of her time as a professor of textile art at the School of Applied Arts from 1919 onwards. In addition to professors (m/f/d) and students, there are many other important figures. Oskar Hensel, who shaped the post-war academy as a professional model for decades, made a particularly impressive contribution. What preoccupied the students during their training? New additions to the archive, including artistic works and documents from teachers and students, provide previously unseen insights.

Date and location of the exhibition

• Duration of the exhibition: November 19, 2024 – April 9, 2025
• Location: Foyer of the Fachbibliothek Philologicum, Ludwigstraße 25 (ground floor), 80539 München

Contact

Dr. Caroline Sternberg
Archive and Alumni AdBK
Academy of Fine Arts Munich
E-mail: archiv@adbk.mhn.de

Annika Assil M.A.
University Library of LMU Munich
Special Collections Department
Rare Books Division
E-mail: Annika.Assil@ub.uni-muenchen.de