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Gregor Hildebrandt is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich, where he teaches in the Faculty of Painting and Graphics. He has been an active member of the institution since 2015. His artistic practice spans painting, sculpture, and large-scale installations, primarily using analogue media such as audio cassette tapes, VHS tapes, and vinyl records.
- Born in 1974
- Professor at Academy of Fine Arts Munich since 2015
- Founder of Grzegorzki Records (since 2018)
- Curator of Grzegorzki Shows (since 2017)
Hildebrandt’s work is deeply rooted in memory, nostalgia, and the interplay between sound and silence. He transforms pre-recorded tapes and records into visual art, embedding invisible musical narratives into reflective, minimalist surfaces. His rip-off technique produces dual positive and negative images, echoing themes of duality and absence. Influences from Minimalism, Abstract Expressionism, film, literature, and music are central to his practice.
The 15 most recent works reflect a consistent engagement with analogue media as metaphor, exploring themes of time, memory, migration, and personal history. His use of materials like red lead-in tape, vinyl records, and VHS creates a synesthetic experience, where sound is implied but never heard. Recurring motifs include water, chess, architectural forms, and poetic titles drawn from songs and poems.
Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided texts.
- No listed awards or fellowships
Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, Hildebrandt fosters artistic collaboration through Grzegorzki Shows, where he curates exhibitions for friends and artists, and Grzegorzki Records, which supports musical projects. These initiatives function as informal mentorship and grant-like support systems, emphasizing community and interdisciplinary exchange.
- Curates Grzegorzki Shows – a space for artistic experimentation
- Runs Grzegorzki Records – releasing music by Anne and Paar
- Hosts live performances at Kunsthalle Praha
Labs and Teams: Hildebrandt operates from his studio in Berlin, formerly a Malzbierbrauerei, where he integrates industrial and personal history into his work. The Grzegorzki Shows space, originally a gatekeeper’s house, has been replicated at Kunsthalle Praha, functioning as a collaborative hub. His team includes artistic collaborators, musicians, and curators who contribute to his expansive, networked practice.
