Lena Ziese

Prof. Lena Ziese is a Professor of Art Pedagogy and Fine Arts at the Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg (AdBK Nürnberg). Her academic and artistic practice revolves around the intersections of art, education, and community engagement. Prior to her current position, she held roles at Bauhaus University Weimar (2011-2012) and Hamburg University of Fine Arts (2012-2018). She studied art and politics in Kassel and Berlin in the 1990s, followed by a career as an exhibiting artist and curator. Her work emphasizes mediating artistic practices through exhibitions, publications, and interdisciplinary projects. Notably, she co-curated exhibitions such as Right Brain Problems (2013) and led a 12-village artistic initiative in Brandenburg (2019-2021). Ziese’s research explores the politics of play, unlearning practices, and the role of art in public discourse. She actively contributes to the Academy’s curriculum, focusing on fostering independent artistic processes and critical pedagogical approaches.

• Education: Studies in art and politics, Kassel and Berlin (1990s).
• Key Projects: Curatorial work, community-based art projects, and pedagogical frameworks emphasizing mediation and participatory practices.
• Labs/Teams: Leads the Class for Fine Arts and Art Pedagogy at AdBK Nuremberg and collaborates with institutions like the Institute for Modern Art Nuremberg.

Her artistic and educational philosophy prioritizes the interplay between creation and reflection, challenging conventional hierarchies in art education and practice.