About
Dr. Michael Matile serves as Lecturer in Swiss Art and Museology at the Institute of Art History, University of Zurich. His academic profile combines teaching responsibilities with significant research contributions in Swiss art history, particularly focusing on graphic arts, printmaking traditions, and Venetian/Italian artistic heritage from the Renaissance through the 19th century. His institutional affiliation with one of Europe's leading art history departments provides a strong foundation for his scholarly work.
Matile's research interests demonstrate a sophisticated interdisciplinary approach that bridges Swiss regional studies with broader European art traditions. His expertise spans Swiss minor masters, topographical views, Venetian collecting practices, and the technical aspects of drawing and printmaking. He has made substantial contributions to understanding collection histories, particularly regarding the ETH Zurich Prints and Drawings Collection and the Fehlmann Family Foundation holdings. His methodological focus on connoisseurship and attribution practices connects historical approaches with contemporary art historical scholarship.
His publication record reveals consistent scholarly output across multiple formats including exhibition catalogues, academic essays, and edited volumes. Recent work demonstrates particular engagement with Swiss graphic heritage through projects like the Einsiedeln Abbey Helvetica collection and continued research on Swiss topographical views. His 2023 reviews in Print Quarterly and Tages-Anzeiger confirm his active participation in current scholarly discourse.
As an educator, Matile teaches a diverse range of courses reflecting his research specialties, including 'Introduction to early modern printmaking from Dürer to Goya' and 'The Swiss Views in the Archives of Einsiedeln Abbey' for the 2024-2025 academic year. His teaching methodology emphasizes object-based research, frequently collaborating with major institutions like Kunsthaus Zürich and the Kunst Museum Winterthur to provide students with practical experience in collection management and exhibition development.
