Christiane Kruse

Christiane Kruse is a Professor of Art History and Visual Cultures at the Muthesius University of Art and Design Kiel since 2011. She serves as the Managing Director of the Institute for Art, Design, Media (IKDM) since 2014 and previously held the Equal Opportunities Officer role until 2020.

• Education:
  • Doctorate (Dr. phil.) at LMU Munich (1994)
  • Habilitation at University of Konstanz (2002) with Venia Legendi
  • Studies in Art History, Modern German Literature, and Medieval Studies (1983–1989)

Research Interests span art history, visual cultures, image anthropology, media theory, and cultural studies. Her work explores the intersection of art, technology, and identity, with a focus on iconoclasm, gender representation, and sustainability in design. She investigates how visual media shape historical memory and contemporary discourse.

Recent Publications address topics like contemporary iconoclasm, eco-art practices, and the role of masks in global visual cultures. Her edited works trace historical dialogues between art and science, religious imagery, and interdisciplinary approaches to image-making.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Research Fellowship from Herzog August Library Wolfenbüttel (2007)
  • Fellow at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin (2010–2011)

Other Roles include Visiting Professorships at Humboldt University Berlin (2013/14) and University of Karlsruhe (2004/05), Acting Professorships at TU Dresden and Braunschweig University of Fine Arts, and contributions to curatorial projects like documenta 13.