Robert Klümpen

Robert Klümpen is a Professor of Painting at the HBK Braunschweig since 2022, previously holding professorships at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts (2014–2022) and Burg Giebichenstein Art Academy Halle (2018–2022). His work critically explores the interplay between abstraction and representation in painting, emphasizing color and perceptual sensitivity. He holds a painting degree from the Düsseldorf Art Academy and has undertaken residencies in Vienna, Venice, Florence, and Paris. Active as a guest lecturer at institutions like the HfbK Hamburg and Chinese Academy of Arts (Hangzhou), his teaching focuses on experimental processes and critical discourse in artistic practice. His works are featured in major public and private collections. Klümpen resides in Cologne and Braunschweig.

Education:

• Painting studies at the Düsseldorf Art Academy

Research Interests:

Klümpen’s practice interrogates the dialectic between abstraction and representational imagery. Central to his work is the role of color as both a material and conceptual element. His pedagogical approach prioritizes hands-on experimentation, encouraging students to articulate visual ideas through iterative making and critique. The basic painting class he leads emphasizes perceptual training, process documentation, and contextualizing artistic choices within broader contemporary discourse.

Teaching Roles:

• Professor, HBK Braunschweig (2022–present)
• Professor, Dresden Academy of Fine Arts (2014–2022)
• Professor, Burg Giebichenstein Art Academy Halle (2018–2022)
• Guest Lecturer: HfbK Hamburg, Chinese Academy of Arts (Hangzhou), University of Wuppertal

Labs/Teams:

Leads the basic painting class at HBK Braunschweig, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration between Fine Arts and Artistic Education students. Curates studio visits, excursions, and exhibitions to enrich pedagogical engagement.