Christoph Knecht

Professor Christoph Knecht, born in Karlsruhe in 1983, is an artist and educator affiliated with HBK Braunschweig since 2021, where he teaches basic art with a focus on drawing. He studied at the Düsseldorf Art Academy, Chengdu Fine Arts College (SCCM, China), and the Royal Academy of Arts (London). His practice spans drawing, painting, sculpture, and installation art, emphasizing interdisciplinary methodologies and critical dialogue.

• Education
  • Düsseldorf Art Academy
  • Chengdu Fine Arts College, SCCM (China)
  • Royal Academy of Arts (London)

Knecht's research explores the expanded field of drawing, integrating weekly critiques, excursions, and lectures to develop students' artistic sensitivity and vocabulary. His work interrogates contemporary art's intersections with cultural, social, and philosophical themes.

He has participated in numerous international exhibitions, including installations at the MMK Frankfurt, Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art (Israel), and Van der Grinten Gallery (Cologne). His artistic output includes works on canvas, ceramic tiles, and bronze sculptures.

Scientific Awards

• Van Bommel van Dam Prize (2013)