About
Victoria Anastasyadis is an art historian and researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Arts at Utrecht University and the Research Centre Arts in Society (AiS). Her work focuses on modern and contemporary applied art, design, textiles, and ceramics, with particular expertise in post-war artistic practices and material culture.
Education:
- PhD in Art History (research on Herman and Désirée Scholten)
- Master of Arts (field and institution unspecified)
Dr. Anastasyadis explores the intersection of craft and contemporary art through textile art, ceramic sculpture, and design history. Her scholarship examines narratives of passion and innovation in artistic production, analyzing how material practices evolve within cultural and historical contexts. She investigates the relationship between autonomous artworks and commissioned pieces, particularly in post-war European art.
Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on materiality and process in contemporary craft, with emerging trends including bioreceptive art collaborations, revival of traditional ceramic techniques, and entrepreneurial approaches to craft production. These works highlight her commitment to documenting the dynamic interplay between historical context and contemporary artistic innovation.
Advising and Professional Engagement:
- Advisor on Design for Creative Industries Fund NL (2019-2022)
- Jury member for Textile Biennial Rijswijk (2014)
- Board member of Design History Foundation NL (2011-2015)
- Final exam committee member for multiple art academies
- Editor of Vormen uit Vuur journal (2017-2024)
Dr. Anastasyadis maintains strong institutional partnerships with Dutch cultural organizations including Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, TextielMuseum Tilburg, and Museum Arnhem, where she has curated significant exhibitions and contributed scholarly content. Her work effectively bridges academic research with public-facing cultural programming in the Netherlands.
