André Rogger

André Rogger is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Design, Film and Art (HSLU), specializing in Art History and Collection Curation. He holds a PhD from the Universities of Basel and Edinburgh, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, and has received grants from the Getty Research Institute and Huntington Library. His research spans landscape design, contemporary art reception, and interdisciplinary art-design interfaces. He advises students in the BA Art program and leads modules such as +Reflect and +Colabor, focusing on themes like 'Art and Economy' and 'Land Art'.

Education:

• PhD in Art History (Swiss National Science Foundation-funded)
• Studies in Art History and English Literature at Universities of Basel & Edinburgh

Research Interests:

Rogger explores the intersection of landscape aesthetics, contemporary art in public/private contexts, and art's role in design. His work bridges historical studies (e.g., Humphry Repton's landscapes) with modern practices in corporate art collections (Credit Suisse Collection).

Current Projects:

An upcoming research proposal (FS25) expands on his focus on art's cultural and economic dimensions. His 2024 courses include 'Collection and Reception' and 'Land Art' lectures.

Awards:

• Swiss National Science Foundation Junior Research Project
• Getty Research Institute Grant
• Huntington Library Grant

Grants & External Roles:

Prior roles include Curator at the Lucerne Art Museum and Head of Credit Suisse Art Department. His curatorial work is detailed on LinkedIn and via project archives.

Labs/Teams:

Interdisciplinary modules like +Reflect and +Colabor integrate art theory with practical design challenges, fostering student engagement with current art discourse.