About
Astrid Fries serves as a Researcher at the University of Koblenz's Institute of Sociology (Department 1) since October 2016, concurrently working on the Power Game Project. Previously, she held lecturer positions at the University of Koblenz-Landau from February 2013 to October 2016, teaching art sociology and cultural studies at both the Institute of Sociology and Institute for Cultural Studies.
Her academic background includes:
- Magistra Artium in art history, philosophy, and history from University of Koblenz (2011)
- Study abroad at Università degli Studi di Firenze (2007-2008)
- Studies in art history, philosophy, and history at University of Koblenz-Landau and Trier (2004)
Fries' research investigates the sociological dimensions of spatial design and artistic practice, with particular emphasis on feminist architectural theory and the institutional frameworks governing art. Her work bridges socioprudence with material culture studies, examining how built environments shape social power dynamics and cultural production through interdisciplinary lenses of spatial and architectural sociology.
Since 2015, she has co-founded DUCTUS GbR, providing art collection management and cultural marketing services, while conducting guided tours at the Middle Rhine Museum since 2009.
