Ralf Sander

Ralf Sander is a Reader in Fine Art at the Belfast School of Art, Ulster University, actively contributing to sculpture, installation, video, and collaborative art practices. His work spans site-specific installations and public art projects exhibited globally, including at Bonner Kunsthalle, Museum of Art Stuttgart, and the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games.

• Academic Affiliation: Belfast School of Art, Ulster University
• Specializations: Sculpture, Public Art, Sustainable Development Goals
• Key Locations: Belfast, Seoul, Berlin, Warsaw

His research focuses on contemporary memorialization, eco-art, and interdisciplinary installations, often exploring climate themes, historical narratives, and human-environment interactions. Recent projects address planetary boundaries, remembrance, and urban cultural identity.

Recent works include the 2024 Atmosphere sculpture (addressing climate change) and the Mary Ann McCracken memorial (redefining public commemoration). Earlier projects like Sea Mirror (2022) and Floating Forest (2022) examine maritime and ecological themes.

Scientific Awards & Recognition:

• 1st Prize, River Boyne Sculpture (2015)
• 1st Prize, Belfast Handshake (Peace III Program, 2015)
• Bosch Work Art Prize (1995)
• 2018 Olympic Winter Games Landmark Sculpture
• Windsor Park Public Art Competition (2018)

As an educator, Sander has taught at Seoul National University, UDK Berlin, and the Academy of Fine Art Warsaw, integrating his practice into academic frameworks. His work intersects with SDGs, particularly Climate Action and Sustainable Cities.