Benedicte Savoy

Prof. Benedicte Savoy is a Professor of Modern Art History and serves as the Geschäftsführende Direktor_in (Head Director) of the Institute of Art Studies and Historical Urban Studies at Technische Universität Berlin. She holds a structural professorship (FGL Strukturprofessur) within the university's academic framework and is affiliated with the Department of Modern Art History. Her office is located in Building A-H, Room 081, under the organizational unit A 56.

Her research focuses on intersections of modern art, urban historiography, and cultural preservation. Key interests include the evolution of artistic practices in 20th-century contexts, the role of urban environments in cultural expression, and interdisciplinary approaches to art-historical analysis. She actively contributes to both the Institute of Art Studies and the Historical Urban Studies program, fostering collaborative research initiatives between visual arts and architectural disciplines.

Prof. Savoy leads the institute’s academic and administrative operations, overseeing its mission to bridge historical scholarship with contemporary urban challenges. While specific grants or advising records are not detailed here, her role as director suggests significant involvement in institutional research projects and student mentorship. The institute itself functions as her primary affiliated research team, dedicated to advancing knowledge in cultural and urban heritage studies.