Andreas Magdanz

Andreas Magdanz is a Professor at the Faculty of Design, HAWK University, specializing in documentary and artistic photography. His work explores the intersection of photography with sites of historical, cultural, or environmental significance.

• Institution: HAWK University
• School: Faculty of Design
• Academic Rank: Professor

Magdanz's research focuses on using photography to document places with terrifying histories or dubious futures, such as nuclear bunkers, concentration camps, and areas affected by industrial mining. His approach emphasizes conceptualism and diverse visual languages tailored to each subject.

Key projects include the 2012 publication 'Stammheim' on prison architecture, the 2010 'Vogelsang' series on former military areas, and the 2006 BND-location Pullach documentation. His work is characterized by cycles of photographs that address specific themes through varied technical and compositional methods.

Magdanz's teaching integrates technical basics, contemporary artist lectures, and project-based learning, encouraging students to develop independent artistic positions.