Christian Janecke

Prof. Dr. Christian Janecke is Professor of Art History at HfG Offenbach (Offenbach University of Art and Design), where he has been a faculty member since March 2006. He is affiliated with the Department of Art within the School of Art and Design. His academic background includes a doctorate in Art History from the University of Saarbrücken (1993) and a habilitation in Contemporary Art History and Art Theory from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2004). Prior to his current role, he taught at institutions including the Berlin University of the Arts, HTW Berlin, Dresden Academy of Fine Arts, and the Technical University of Darmstadt.

• PhD: University of Saarbrücken, 1993
• Habilitation: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 2004
• Professor at HfG Offenbach: Since 2006

Christian Janecke's research centers on modern and contemporary art, with a particular focus on the intersections between art and theater or stage design. His work extends into visual, cultural, and fashion studies as they relate to art and design. He explores themes such as still life as installation, performance art, sensory aesthetics, and the democratization of artistic spaces. His publications include books like Stitches of Art (2011), Wearable Storms (2003), and Applying Makeup to Faces (2006), reflecting his interdisciplinary approach.

His recent lectures and contributions span topics such as doors in performance art, the relevance of Romanticism, and the role of the table in visual culture. These reflect a consistent engagement with spatial, symbolic, and performative dimensions of art. His work often bridges historical analysis with contemporary artistic practice.

Christian Janecke has contributed to academic discourse through publications and exhibition texts, including a contribution to the journal Tierstudien (2015). While no formal list of advisees is provided, his editorial and curatorial roles suggest mentorship and academic leadership. He has not been noted to have received specific scientific awards in the provided text.

He is an active faculty member involved in academic events, public lectures, and exhibition contributions. His work is deeply embedded in the theoretical and practical frameworks of art and design education at HfG Offenbach. He maintains regular consultation hours and is accessible to students and colleagues.