A studio functioning as a living organism, art as a collective phenomenon, mutual sharing of knowledge and experience, learning through coexistence. Our ideal vision is a non-hierarchical safe space without power roles. Because the university environment does not allow for such a situation by its very nature, we are engaged in exploring and testing power dynamics, naming, sharing, and implementing the individual roles necessary for the smooth functioning of the studio.
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We understand art as a tool for social change, not just a commodity. We put a emphasis on critical thinking. We focus on physicality, live performance, queerness, and feminism. We are drawn to a practical approach to art and materials. We also explore themes of emotion, sensitivity, the social and activist dimension of art, and concrete activism within the framework of our studies. Collaborative work, shared experiences, collective support, and discussion of social issues are essential to us. We disrupt hierarchical patriarchal structures and learn from each other. Media breadth and interdisciplinarity are important to us; we want to challenge social stereotypes and explore language.
We emphasize self-discovery and awareness of one's body, finding a characteristic medium for one's work, and discovering oneself in a broader context. We do not want to provide direct answers, but questions and space to explore them. We see mistakes as a pedagogical positive—it is essential for us that students are not afraid to make mistakes, experiment, and fight against general negativity.
The studio is jointly run by two close artists with the assistance of another distinctive artist. The current form of collaboration creates a dynamic field of opinion, brings inspiration, and allows for constant self-criticism and verification of the studio's functionality.
We value collaboration, shared experiences, collective support, and discussion of social issues.
We value supporting disadvantaged people such as mothers, people with disabilities, or students from various minorities—racial, queer, and others. We consider their voices important and do not want them to be missing from the multitude of voices at the academy and in the art world.
Teachers and students are also active artists; we all inhabit the shared space of contemporary art and have a similar influence on the direction contemporary art will take.
We adhere to the Code of a Feminist Art Institution.
In the bachelor’s programme, we focus on finding a characteristic medium for one’s work and discovering oneself within a broader context. Students experiment with various media and technologies, “adding them to their basket.”
We welcome qualities such as curiosity, courage, playfulness, the ability to share, and the ability to function within a group.
Creation may begin as a form of auto-therapy, but gradually, over the course of the program, it becomes more focused, deepens, and shifts toward social motifs and themes.
The bachelor’s programme explores how the personal becomes political.
The master’s programme involves deepening one’s work in chosen media, placing greater emphasis on the concept of individual works, and building self-confidence by examining the local and global contexts of one’s own practice. We develop practical skills within the art world, such as writing grant proposals, responding to open calls, and creating a functional portfolio.
The work should demonstrate a clearer focus and direction, as well as a critical reflection on one’s own practice within the context of contemporary art. We welcome long-term, extensive projects, a fundamental vision, and a study plan. Within the Master’s program, art can be viewed holistically as a form of practice-based research.
We expect students in the doctoral program to be mature, independent individuals, focused on the intent of their own work and sensitive to their immediate surroundings in the studio as well as broader social contexts. We strive to create a feminist think tank that serves as a source of energy for students, a safe yet bold space for sharing knowledge and exploring original ways to connect, investigate, and gain insights into today’s world.
